Privacy

Tech 21 hours ago

Tea app hacked as women's photos, IDs & even DMs leaked online

Dating safety app Tea suffered a breach of its own, compromising selfies, photo identification, and images from posts, comments, and direct messages within the app.

Tech 21 hours ago

QR code scams rise as 73% of Americans scan without checking

There has been a recent surge in "quishing" attacks, which are a form of phishing that uses QR codes instead of traditional methods like emails, text messages, and phone calls.

Tech 21 hours ago

Microsoft Authenticator is deleting your passwords

Microsoft is moving toward a password-less future. As part of that shift, it no longer wants the Authenticator app to handle passwords or payment methods.

Tech 21 hours ago

World's thinnest AI glasses feature built-in AI assistant

Halo, the world's thinnest open-source AI glasses, packs more intelligence and capability than any other smartglasses that have come before it.

Tech 21 hours ago

Multiple US cancer centers hit in coordinated phishing breach

A coordinated phishing campaign has breached sensitive patient data at several cancer care providers affiliated with a Tennessee-based network of oncology practices.

Tech 21 hours ago

Americans now spend 10 hours online every day

Americans average 10-plus hours online daily, according to recent survey, splitting time between streaming shows on TV and browsing websites on multiple devices.

Tech 21 hours ago

AI scam alerts now on Venmo and PayPal: What you need to know

PayPal and Venmo just rolled out something big: AI-powered scam alerts for Friends and Family payments.

Tech 21 hours ago

The one thing that could protect your parents from scammers

Stop the scammers from making contact in the first place. They're getting your parents' contact information and much more personal data besides, from somewhere.

Media 21 hours ago

Teens increasingly turning to AI for friendship as national loneliness crisis deepens

Common Sense Media report found teens sharing intimate problems with AI companions, raising concerns about data privacy and the replacement of human connection.

Tech 21 hours ago

How fake Microsoft alerts trick you into phishing scams

Microsoft phishing scams use fake security alerts and links that redirect to credential-stealing pages with warning signs, including urgent language and unusual senders.

Tech 21 hours ago

Is your home Wi-Fi really safe? Think again

Protect your home network from hidden dangers, including router vulnerabilities, ISP tracking and smart device weaknesses with proper encryption, firmware updates and VPN technology.

Tech 21 hours ago

World’s first hybrid solar cargo ship launches in Germany

The world's first hybrid solar cargo ship has just launched in Germany, marking a major milestone for sustainable shipping.

Tech 21 hours ago

What happens when Windows 10 support ends in 2025?

Now that Windows 10 is being phased out, many users, especially those with older PCs that don't meet the hardware requirements, are understandably concerned.

Tech 21 hours ago

Amazon alerts customers about impersonation scams

Think twice before clicking that email from Amazon. The company has sent out emails to hundreds of millions of customers warning about phishing scams that are tricking people into giving up their login credentials.

Opinion 21 hours ago

Why Fetterman is right: The fight against cashless stores defends Main Street and working-class Americans

Sen. John Fetterman's push to ban cashless-only businesses protects unbanked Americans, reduces fees for small businesses and preserves economic freedom for the working class.

Tech 21 hours ago

How to hand off data privacy responsibilities for older adults to a trusted loved one

Managing data privacy for older adults has become increasingly difficult. Threats evolve constantly, security settings change frequently, and scammers get smarter. Fortunately, you don't have to handle this alone.

Tech 21 hours ago

New Android attack tricks you into giving dangerous permissions

TapTrap Android attack works by launching transparent system prompts over regular app interfaces. The result is a near-invisible layer that silently captures your taps and interactions.

Tech 21 hours ago

McDonald’s AI hiring chatbot exposed data of job candidates

McDonald's AI hiring platform McHire faced a limited security breach affecting five candidate records despite reports suggesting millions were compromised.

Tech 21 hours ago

No signal? No problem. This app lets you chat anyway

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey developed Bitchat, a privacy-focused messaging app that works offline via Bluetooth without requiring email, phone numbers or personal data.

Tech 21 hours ago

How AI chatbots are helping hackers target your banking accounts

Cybersecurity researchers are warning that hackers have started exploiting flaws in chatbots to carry out AI phishing attacks.

Tech 21 hours ago

New Gmail tool makes it easy to unsubscribe from emails in bulk

Google has just made it easier than ever to regain control of your inbox with Gmail's new Manage Subscriptions tool.

Tech 21 hours ago

How to disable Gemini AI on Android and keep control of your apps

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone.

Tech 21 hours ago

Why you should think twice before joining a power saver program

Despite the benefits, residential power saver programs come with several potential drawbacks and concerns that have been raised by both customers and experts.

Tech 21 hours ago

Malicious browser extensions caught spying on 2 million users

Attackers have started to exploit the very signals that users assume will keep them safe when it comes to add-ons to improve productivity or entertainment.

Tech 21 hours ago

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.

Tech 21 hours ago

Top multi-factor authentication apps to protect your accounts

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Instead of relying only on a password, MFA requires you to verify your identity using two or more methods.

Tech 21 hours ago

Fake agent phone scams are spreading fast across the US

A disturbing wave of fake agent phone scams is sweeping across the United States, catching people off guard and draining their savings.

Tech 21 hours ago

Can you stop Mark Zuckerberg from using your art on Facebook?

If you create and share art online, you might have seen messages warning that Facebook's parent company, Meta, claims the right to use or even sell anything you post, whether it's pictures, poems, or artwork.

Tech 21 hours ago

Qantas data breach exposes millions of customer records

Cybercriminals hit Qantas in a major data breach that exposed information from up to six million customers.

Tech 21 hours ago

How I almost fell for a Microsoft 365 Calendar invite scam

Microsoft 365 and Outlook users are being targeted by a tactic that injects fake billing alerts directly into their calendars.

Tech 21 hours ago

Stop data brokers from selling your information online

Let's examine how your data is collected in everyday life, who is buying and selling it, what happens to it afterward, and, most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself.