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July 20

Elmo hack exposes serious social media cybersecurity threats

The hack of Elmo's verified X account posted hate speech, highlighting why no social media account is immune to attacks and providing key steps to secure your online presence.

July 18

Got a suspicious bank text? Here's how to tell if it's a scam

Learn to spot fake bank text messages with five warning signs of Chase phishing scams, including suspicious links and urgent deadlines designed to steal your account information.

July 16

Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud

Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.

July 13

5 steps to protect your finances from family scams

Family fraud endangers seniors when relatives exploit their trust, but removing personal data online and monitoring identity can prevent financial harm to aging parents.

July 12

Medicare data breach exposes 100,000 Americans' info

Cybercriminals accessed Medicare data of more than 100,000 Americans by creating fraudulent accounts, prompting CMS to deactivate accounts and issue new Medicare cards.

July 11

Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money

Analysts at Silent Push have uncovered a widespread scam that uses counterfeit retail websites to steal the credit card information of online shoppers.

July 11

Google fixes another Chrome security flaw being actively exploited

Chrome users need to update their browsers immediately as Google addresses a critical vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting. Additional security measures are recommended.

July 11

Windows 11 flaw lets hackers bypass Secure Boot protections

Security researchers uncovered a flaw in Windows 11 that allows attackers to disable Secure Boot using Microsoft-signed tools, requiring manual updates to protect against bootkits.

July 6

Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees

Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.

July 5

120,000 fake sites fuel Amazon Prime Day scams

Amazon Prime Day shoppers face threats from 120,000-plus scam websites as cybercriminals prepare phishing traps and malware ahead of the July sales event.