Security - Page 3

Artificial Intelligence December 29

AI takes on return fraud as holiday returns surge

Retailers lose $76.5 billion annually to return fraud as nearly 10% of U.S. retail returns involve fraudulent activity, with $850 billion in returns expected in 2025.

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 21

FBI warns of fake kidnapping photos used in new scam

FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual kidnapping scams targeting victims.

VIDEO December 21

Most-used passwords of 2025 include '123456' and 'password'

Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to warn of the dangers that come with using a weak or repeated password on important accounts and how to strengthen digital security.

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.

Media December 17

Purdue becomes first university to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt

New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations and practical decision-making applications.

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.

Privacy December 15

Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data

Petco disclosed a data breach exposing customer Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver's license information due to a software error.