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Tech July 6

Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees

Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.

Tech July 5

120,000 fake sites fuel Amazon Prime Day scams

Amazon Prime Day shoppers face threats from 120,000-plus scam websites as cybercriminals prepare phishing traps and malware ahead of the July sales event.

Tech July 4

Is your phone hacked? How to tell and what to do

Signs your phone might be hacked include strange behavior, unauthorized texts, battery drain and pop-ups, while protection involves updating software and avoiding public Wi-Fi.

Tech July 2

How to detect fake Amazon emails and avoid impersonation scams

Protect yourself from Amazon phishing scams by spotting red flags like suspicious sender addresses and spelling errors while using Amazon's Message Center to verify communications.

Tech June 29

How I was tricked and locked out of Facebook after being hacked

A woman's Facebook account takeover reveals dangerous social engineering tactics and provides lessons on recovery, avoiding scams and enacting stronger security measures.

Tech June 28

New PayPal scam uses real emails to trick you

A new sophisticated PayPal scam sends legitimate-looking emails from official PayPal addresses, using phone numbers instead of links to convince victims to download remote access tools.

Tech June 27

A $300M luxury doomsday bunker has AI doctors and robotic staff

SAFE introduces Aerie, an underground luxury bunker combining high-end living with advanced security, wellness amenities and interactive walls simulating panoramic views.

Tech June 25

Malware targets Mac users with fake CAPTCHA and AMOS Stealer

A new ClickFix campaign targets macOS users with fake Spectrum support sites, tricking victims with CAPTCHA failures to paste commands that install information-stealing malware.

Privacy June 18

Republicans demand answers on blue state health program accused of leaking patient data to Big Tech

A letter from House Republicans demands answers from California's public health insurance marketplace after it was uncovered the program was sharing sensitive patient information.

Tech June 18

Android security upgrades outsmart scams and protect your privacy

New Android security updates include smarter scam detection, Key Verifier for identity confirmation, Find Hub tracking and Advanced Protection to safeguard your phone and data.

Tech June 15

Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach

A third-party dental marketing agency's unsecured database exposed millions of patient profiles with personal information that could be exploited for identity theft and insurance fraud.