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Tech July 20

Elmo hack exposes serious social media cybersecurity threats

The hack of Elmo's verified X account posted hate speech, highlighting why no social media account is immune to attacks and providing key steps to secure your online presence.

Tech July 19

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 July 18

Got a suspicious bank text? Here's how to tell if it's a scam

Learn to spot fake bank text messages with five warning signs of Chase phishing scams, including suspicious links and urgent deadlines designed to steal your account information.

Tech July 17

Is Google Drive safe for backup? Pros and cons

Explore Google Drive's strengths and weaknesses as a backup solution, including its encryption security, privacy concerns and comparison to dedicated backup tools.

Tech July 17

Spying camera vest deters attackers by recording them in action

The new Urban Eyes safety vest features dual cameras, reflective panels and a wireless remote to deter harassers and provide peace of mind for outdoor workouts.

Tech July 16

Landline identity theft leads to major bank fraud

Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.

Tech July 16

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 July 15

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 July 15

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.

Pennsylvania July 14

Trump Butler rally Secret Service team failed multiple basic protocols before assassination attempt, docs reveal

Six Secret Service agents faced suspension for security failures during Trump's Butler rally assassination attempt, with documents revealing poor preparation.

Tech July 14

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.