Security - Page 11

January 29, 2026

FTC ramping up age verification efforts to protect kids online

Cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton breaks down age verification, AI tools and how to protect kids online without collecting biometric or personal data that can be hacked.

January 28, 2026

5 myths about identity theft that put your data at risk

Identity theft myths debunked: your personal data is already exposed on data broker sites, and scammers don't need major breaches to target you.

January 27, 2026

Grubhub confirms data breach amid extortion claims

Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of stolen customer support data.

January 26, 2026

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

January 25, 2026

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requirements for protection.

January 22, 2026

Web skimming attacks target major payment networks

Web skimming campaigns use obfuscated JavaScript code to steal credit card data from checkout pages without detection by security systems.

January 21, 2026

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.

January 20, 2026

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.

January 19, 2026

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.

January 16, 2026

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.