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Tech July 31

Dior data breach exposes US customers’ personal information

Luxury fashion brand Dior experienced a January 2025 data breach affecting customer personal information, and notifications were sent months after the discovery.

Tech July 27

How to stop spam mail, political texts and email spam for good

Practical solutions for reducing unwanted charity mail, political texts and email spam by opting out of shared lists, replying "STOP" and using data removal services.

Tech July 23

New Facebook scam starts with messages from a friend

Facebook scammers impersonated a woman to trick her friend into paying for a nonexistent grant. See the conversation transcript and eight ways to secure your account.

Tech July 20

Bluetooth flaw exposes millions of premium headphones to spying

Security researchers reveal vulnerabilities in Airoha Bluetooth chips affecting 29 audio devices from Sony, Bose and JBL that could expose personal data and enable eavesdropping.

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 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

The data broker opt-out steps every retiree should take today

The $200 billion data broker industry tracks your personal details across websites, posing privacy risks that can be mitigated through data removal services.

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Scammers use number porting to take control of outdated landlines still connected to financial accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication to steal funds while avoiding detection.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 13

5 steps to protect your finances from family scams

Family fraud endangers seniors when relatives exploit their trust, but removing personal data online and monitoring identity can prevent financial harm to aging parents.

Tech July 11

Google fixes another Chrome security flaw being actively exploited

Chrome users need to update their browsers immediately as Google addresses a critical vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting. Additional security measures are recommended.