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Hackers December 14

Smart home hacking fears: What’s real and what’s hype

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected devices safe from hackers.

Cybercrime December 13

Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack

The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.

Cybercrime December 11

Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users

Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them.

Cybercrime December 8

Why scammers open bank accounts in your name

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Tech December 7

Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack

A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.

Cybercrime December 5

FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge

Holiday email scams, including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes, spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, the FBI says.

Security December 4

How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed

Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach happened and protect yourself.

Politics December 2

House Democrats and Republicans quietly discuss expanding personal security measures for lawmakers

Bipartisan lawmakers explore expanded security protections for Congress members, discussing dedicated staff positions and enhanced safety measures.

Apple December 1

Real Apple support emails used in new phishing scam

Scammers nearly stole an Apple account by exploiting the support system with authentic-looking tickets and phone calls, users can protect themselves with safety steps.

Hackers November 30

Check if your passwords were stolen in huge leak

Threat intelligence firm Synthient uncovers one of the largest password exposures ever, prompting immediate security recommendations.

Security November 28

America's most-used password in 2025 revealed

Cybersecurity research shows weak passwords remain a major threat, with simple patterns and number sequences putting millions of accounts at risk.