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Hacker arrested in alleged malware scheme

July 29, 2026

Hacker arrested in alleged malware scheme

The FBI made a major arrest in an operation linked to stealing crypto accounts through video games.

Chick-fil-A data breach exposes customer accounts

July 29, 2026

Chick-fil-A data breach exposes customer accounts

Attackers used credential stuffing to breach Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, exposing names, payment details and rewards balances for customers.

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

July 26, 2026

ClickLock Mac malware locks apps until you give in

ClickLock Mac malware uses a fake verification page to trick users into pasting a Terminal command, then steals passwords and cryptocurrency wallets.

Lock down your ChatGPT account before the next AI attack

July 24, 2026

Lock down your ChatGPT account before the next AI attack

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol escaped a locked sandbox, exploited a zero-day vulnerability and compromised Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.

Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk

July 22, 2026

Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk

LastPass warns of a phishing campaign using lookalike domains and a fake DocuSign page to trick users into downloading dangerous software.

HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer

July 18, 2026

HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer

HalluSquatting exploits AI coding assistants that hallucinate fake repository names, letting attackers register those names and deliver malware.

New bank scam laws could stop suspicious payments

July 17, 2026

New bank scam laws could stop suspicious payments

Georgia's new bank scam law lets financial institutions pause suspicious transactions targeting adults 65 and older, but the hold is optional.

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

July 10, 2026

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

A fake flyer promising free athletic shoes uses VA branding and real phone numbers to trick veterans into sharing sensitive personal information.

Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor's office

July 9, 2026

Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor's office

The DOJ charged 455 people in a $6.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown, but victims face a harder battle fixing their corrupted medical records.

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

July 5, 2026

Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for money or verification codes.