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Insurance breach exposes 7M driver's licenses

July 15, 2026

Insurance breach exposes 7M driver's licenses

AssuranceAmerica's data breach exposed driver's license numbers and insurance details of nearly 7 million people after an employee was targeted.

You paid for it. So why is your device showing ads?

July 15, 2026

You paid for it. So why is your device showing ads?

Samsung Family Hub refrigerator ads, Jeep dashboard messages and Windows 11 lock screen promotions are turning paid devices into billboards.

Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down

July 14, 2026

Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down

Smart TVs ship with ACR enabled by default, tracking everything you watch. A 10-step checklist covers privacy settings, VPN setup and guest wifi.

Armed man arrested at US Capitol barricade as police probe why he drove onto restricted grounds

July 13, 2026

Armed man arrested at US Capitol barricade as police probe why he drove onto restricted grounds

U.S. Capitol Police arrested an armed man at the North Barricade after he drove a Ford Bronco to the security checkpoint with a firearm inside.

Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion

July 11, 2026

Meta Verified scam threatens Facebook deletion

A fake "Meta Verrified" Messenger chat threatens Facebook account deletion within 24 hours, but six major red flags reveal this phishing scam.

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

July 10, 2026

Fake VA shoe offer targets veterans

A fake flyer promising free athletic shoes uses VA branding and real phone numbers to trick veterans into sharing sensitive personal information.

Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry?

July 10, 2026

Would you pay $8,000 for a robot to fold laundry?

Isaac 1 by Weave Robotics folds laundry, makes beds and tidies rooms autonomously, but its cameras and remote teleoperation raise privacy questions.

Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor's office

July 9, 2026

Medical identity theft follows you into the doctor's office

The DOJ charged 455 people in a $6.5 billion healthcare fraud takedown, but victims face a harder battle fixing their corrupted medical records.

Apple AI security update proves hackers move fast

July 8, 2026

Apple AI security update proves hackers move fast

Apple accelerated iOS 26.5.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 security fixes because AI tools can help attackers reverse-engineer patches faster than ever before.

Selling your home this summer? Your data is already moving

July 7, 2026

Selling your home this summer? Your data is already moving

Scammers target home sellers through property records and data brokers. Real estate wire fraud and people search sites put your nest egg at risk.