Privacy - Page 3

Hackers January 23

Ransomware attack exposes Social Security numbers at major gas station chain

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep your data safe with these steps.

Smart and Safe Tech January 23

Private autonomous pods could redefine ride-sharing

California startup Pliyt unveils autonomous vehicle with private pods, revolutionizing ride-sharing by eliminating forced passenger interaction and awkward conversations.

Security January 21

FBI warns QR code phishing used in North Korean cyber spying

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious websites, the FBI warns.

Security January 20

Illinois DHS data breach exposes 700K residents' records

Illinois residents affected by DHS breach can take protective steps, including credit freezes, identity monitoring and password management to prevent fraud.

Apple January 19

Apple warns millions of iPhones are exposed to attack

Apple iPhone security flaw affects 800 million devices as only half of users updated to iOS 26.2 to fix critical Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities.

Hackers January 18

Fiber broadband giant investigates breach affecting 1M users

Brightspeed allegedly faces major security breach as hackers claim access to over 1 million customer records including personal data and payment info.

Cybercrime January 17

WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically

A new WhatsApp Web attack spreads self-propagating ZIP files containing Astaroth banking malware through trusted conversations. The Boto Cor-de-Rosa campaign tracks delivery success.

Cybercrime January 16

January scams surge: Why fraud spikes at the start of the year

January scams surge as criminals exploit updated personal data from brokers, targeting consumers with fake account verification and tax notices during peak financial season.

Smartphones January 13

5 simple tech tips to improve digital privacy

Privacy tips for iPhone and Android users reveal built-in phone settings to reduce tracking and limit data sharing without advanced technical expertise.

Cybercrime January 13

Teen hackers recruited through fake job ads

Criminal network "The Com" uses fake job posts to recruit teens for cybercrime, with recent arrests including 19-year-old Thalha Jubair accused of $115 million attacks.

TVs January 12

Why your Android TV box may secretly be a part of a botnet

Security researchers warn Android TV streaming boxes promising free channels may secretly hijack home internet connections for proxy networks and criminal activity.