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Privacy December 31

10 simple cybersecurity resolutions for a safer 2026

Learn how to act against cybercriminals in 2026 with essential security steps like two-factor authentication, software updates and credit freezing.

Cybercrime December 30

Microsoft typosquatting scam swaps letters to steal logins

Phishing scammers use rnicrosoft.com domain to impersonate Microsoft by replacing "m" with "rn" in typosquatting attacks that steal login credentials.

Cybercrime December 29

700Credit data breach exposes SSNs of 5.8M consumers

A 2025 data breach at fintech company 700Credit exposes personal information of more than 5.8 million people through compromised third-party integration partner.

Cybercrime December 28

Pornhub hit by massive user data leak exposing 200 million records

ShinyHunters claims responsibility for stealing 94GB of Pornhub user data affecting over 200 million records and demands Bitcoin ransom.

iPhone December 25

New iPhone scam tricks owners into giving phones away

New iPhone replacement scam uses pressure tactics and fake carrier calls to steal devices from buyers. Criminals claim shipping errors and demand urgent returns.

Artificial Intelligence December 25

Amazon adds controversial AI facial recognition to Ring

Amazon Ring's new facial recognition feature sparks privacy controversy as Electronic Frontier Foundation critics argue the AI upgrade expands surveillance risks.

Privacy December 22

Netflix suspension scam targets your inbox

The Christmas season brings a surge in Netflix phishing scams targeting shoppers with fake emails. Stacey P received convincing scam but verified account first.

Hackers December 20

Data breach exposes 400,000 bank customers’ info

Major Marquis fintech breach exposes 400,000-plus Americans' data through unpatched SonicWall vulnerability, with Texas hardest hit at 354,000 affected.

Cybercrime December 19

Holiday deliveries and fake tracking texts: How scammers track you

Scammers are flooding inboxes with fake tracking alerts that mimic real carriers, exploiting the holiday rush to steal logins and personal data.

Cybercrime December 18

Facebook settlement scam emails to avoid now

Scammers are sending fake Facebook settlement payout emails that mimic legitimate notices from the privacy settlement administrator to deceive users.

Smart and Safe Tech December 16

Password manager fined after major data breach

LastPass faces $1.6 million fine from U.K. regulators after 2022 data breach exposed 1.6 million users. Password manager failed proper security controls.