Hackers - Page 13

September 24

How retirees can stop fake debt collector scams

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting can stop these fraudulent schemes.

September 21

Why iPhone users are the new prime scam targets

Research shows iPhone owners' overconfidence in Apple security makes them easier targets for cybercriminals compared to Android users who take more precautions.

September 20

How AI browsers open the door to new scams

AI browsers from Microsoft, OpenAI and Perplexity can fall for scams faster than humans, completing fraudulent purchases and clicking malicious links without verification.

September 13

Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree

Anthropic investigates alarming AI abuse case where hacker automated entire cybercrime campaign using Claude, stealing sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms.

September 12

Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.

September 6

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.

September 4

Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.

August 29

Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely

Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware deployment since July 2025.

August 26

Over 2B users face phishing risks after Google data leak

Google Salesforce system breach exposes business data while scammers use incident to target users with fake security calls and phishing attempts.

August 21

The truth behind those mysterious shipment emails in your inbox

Receiving order confirmations for purchases you never made could mean your email address is being exploited in fraud operations targeting multiple retailers.