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Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

February 18, 2026

Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.

Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update

February 17, 2026

Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update

An Apple security update fixes CVE-2026-20700 zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by hackers targeting iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices.

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

February 17, 2026

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

February 16, 2026

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware through fake security fix commands.

Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud

February 15, 2026

Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud

Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions and extensive documentation.

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

February 14, 2026

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this number

February 13, 2026

Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this number

Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual account breaches, according to cybersecurity experts.

How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online

February 12, 2026

How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online

Expert cybersecurity tips to protect your online banking and investment accounts from hackers. Learn essential security habits that keep your money safe.

Gabbard ends task force that aimed to reform intelligence gathering after less than a year

February 12, 2026

Gabbard ends task force that aimed to reform intelligence gathering after less than a year

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ended an intelligence task force after less than a year, saying the group was always meant to be temporary.

2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them

February 11, 2026

2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid them

Valentine's Day romance scams in 2026 use AI personas and automated scripts to target divorced and widowed individuals through data broker profiles.