Hackers - Page 20

Inside a scammer’s day and how they target you

October 1, 2025

Inside a scammer’s day and how they target you

Personal data from public records and data brokers helps scammers create tailored scam stories, making their calls and emails more believable to potential victims.

Top 5 overpayment scams to avoid

September 25, 2025

Top 5 overpayment scams to avoid

Five common overpayment scams use fake checks and third-party payment requests to steal money from unsuspecting victims across various scenarios.

How retirees can stop fake debt collector scams

September 24, 2025

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.

Why iPhone users are the new prime scam targets

September 21, 2025

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.

How AI browsers open the door to new scams

September 20, 2025

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.

Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree

September 13, 2025

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.

Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

September 12, 2025

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.

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

September 6, 2025

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.

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

September 4, 2025

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.

Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely

August 29, 2025

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.