Security - Page 14

Privacy September 5

Notorious people search site returns after massive breach

The notorious people search site National Public Data relaunches despite a previous breach affecting 3 billion individuals, raising fresh privacy concerns.

White House September 4

Severe Secret Service sniper shortage leaves US leaders vulnerable, watchdog warns

The Secret Service counter sniper team is 73% understaffed, according to a new Department of Homeland Security report, potentially jeopardizing the protection of senior leaders.

Wifi September 4

Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.

Cybercrime September 3

Moving exposes your personal data to scammers

Moving and downsizing expose seniors to identity theft and scams as data brokers collect real estate records and personal information to sell to criminals.

Cybercrime August 31

TransUnion becomes latest victim in major wave of Salesforce-linked cyberattacks, 4.4M Americans affected

TransUnion confirms a major data breach affecting 4.4 million U.S. consumers after hackers exploited third-party Salesforce apps to steal personal info.

Cybercrime August 29

Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely

Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware deployment since July 2025.

Tech August 28

Cybersecurity expert reveals simple trick to stop companies from tracking your online shopping

Using email aliases for online shopping and subscriptions can protect your privacy by preventing companies from linking your activity across websites.

Cybercrime August 27

How scammers target you even without social media

Scammers target seniors who avoid social media by exploiting public records like obituaries and real estate filings to steal personal information and money

Google August 26

Over 2B users face phishing risks after Google data leak

Google Salesforce system breach exposes business data while scammers use incident to target users with fake security calls and phishing attempts.

Cybercrime August 21

The truth behind those mysterious shipment emails in your inbox

Receiving order confirmations for purchases you never made could mean your email address is being exploited in fraud operations targeting multiple retailers.

Tech August 18

Air France and KLM breach tied to hacker group

Authorities in France and the Netherlands have been notified. Meanwhile, impacted customers are being told to stay alert.