TechJune 12, 2022Apple AirTag stalking and tracking by criminals is a problem: here’s how to stop itComing in the size of a button, and with the ability to track anyone, Apple's AirTag is turning out to be a boon for stalkers, burglars, and other criminals
TechFebruary 26, 2022After Ukraine, Russian cyberattacks could come to US: How to defend yourselfWith Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ongoing cyberattacks, experts are warning about malicious cyber activity directed at the U.S. Here’s how to defend yourself.
TechFebruary 17, 2022FBI warns of spike in schemes to break into your phone and nab money from your bank accountSophisticated scams that hijack your mobile phone and gain access to money accounts are surging, the FBI said in an alert.
TechAugust 21, 2021Beware of this massive multimillion-dollar scheme to steal your cellphone and social media accountA recent Department of Justice (DOJ) case highlights a scheme that hijacks social media and mobile phone accounts and nets criminals millions of dollars.
TechAugust 14, 2021Chinese cyber espionage targets Israel: reportChina is actively conducting cyber espionage in Israel even as the communist country invests in Israeli companies and in the Middle East
TechAugust 7, 2021Cyber safety tips for schooling and avoiding hybrid-learning risksThe pandemic has seen the rise of distance learning, creating risk for students, parents, and schools.
TechAugust 2, 2021Iranian state actor ‘Marcy’ used Facebook to spy on US military personnelA new report from cybersecurity company Proofpoint identified the actor as part of state-sponsored espionage against defense “industrial base” contractors doing work related to the Middle East.
TechJuly 24, 2021Tokyo Olympics could be threatened by cyberattack, FBI warnsThe Olympics are ripe for cyberattacks by nation-state actors, the FBI said in a notification to cybersecurity professionals, adding that these actors could hack or ransom sensitive stolen data.
TechJuly 3, 2021Hate robocalls? Battle against scam calls intensifiesThe Federal Communications Commission now requires that carriers implement stricter measures to combat these annoying calls.
TechJune 19, 2021Worst hackers avoid attacking Eastern European countries: reportsDarkSide, the criminal organization behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, and other high-profile hacking groups bar their partners from installing malicious software on computers using certain languages, according to Krebs on Security, a cybersecurity news site.
TechJune 12, 2021Windows 10 has built-in ransomware protection: how to use itRansomware protection is built right into Windows.
TechMay 29, 2021Your Mac isn't as secure as you may think; malware issues affect iPhones tooApple is grappling with cyber exploits and vulnerabilities as the Mac faces some serious malware issues.
TechMay 22, 2021Scammers targeting families with missing persons, FBI saysScammers are identifying missing persons through social media posts – the starting point for extortion schemes, the FBI said in an advisory.
TechMay 15, 2021Ransomware primer: you need to know these 5 thingsRansomware attacks in 2021 are on the rise due to the big rewards for criminals.
TechMay 8, 2021Chinese TV maker spies on consumers: reportsSkyworth also sells TV models in the U.S. market and was a major presence at CES 2020.
TechMay 1, 2021Dead celebrities have large followings on Twitter, Instagram – and even endorse products, politicsDead celebrities aren’t dead on social media and often command large followings – but things can get complicated when the dead are represented by the living.
TechApril 24, 2021Act on robocalls – or else, FCC warns phone companiesBy September 28, phone companies must refuse to accept traffic that is not listed in the Robocall Mitigation Database – which verifies the call is coming from the caller’s actual phone number.
TechApril 17, 2021Amazon, Apple, Microsoft among top brands used by scammersConsumers need to be wary of scam emails that claim to be from top American brands, a new report says.
TechApril 10, 2021Google sees new trick in renewed North Korea cyber attacksNorth Korean hackers seek to build credibility by targeting legitimate researchers.
TechMarch 27, 2021Fake vaccines, certificates being sold on darknet: ReportThe darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines in the last three months, according to an IT security firm.
TechMarch 20, 2021Bitcoin scams net bigger paydays as man loses $560K to fake Elon MuskScammers have already made $18 million in the first three months of this year.
TechMarch 20, 2021Google Incognito mode isn't so private: here's whyGoogle is facing a $5 billion lawsuit over complaints that its Chrome browser tracks users even when using “Incognito” mode.
TechMarch 13, 2021Smart glasses show promise as next big tech gadgetImagine seeing and doing everything on your glasses that you would normally see and do on your smartphone.
TechMarch 13, 2021Bad guys will try to snag third stimulus check payments, says governmentThe government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
TechMarch 6, 2021Robocalls tied to election misinformation see spike, report saysIn 2020, fraudsters targeting the U.S. presidential election launched scams and misinformation campaigns, Transaction Network Services said in its most recent Robocall Investigation Report.
TechMarch 6, 2021Tom Cruise deepfakes on Tiktok point to more serious problems with realistic phony videosA convincing deepfake of the actor is entertaining but has serious implications.
TechFebruary 27, 2021Youngest, oldest are most vulnerable to scams: reportThose under 25 years old are the most vulnerable to fraud attacks, while the oldest age group stands to lose the most money, according to a new report.
TechFebruary 27, 2021Chinese hackers used NSA code to attack American targetsA Chinese group "cloned" code stolen from the National Security Agency years before a security flaw was fixed, researchers said this week.
TechFebruary 20, 2021Romance scams raked in hundreds of millions in 2020For the last three years more money has been lost to romance scams than any other fraud, reaching a record $304 million in 2020.
TechFebruary 13, 20215 ways to a strong password and better personal cybersecurityA compilation of more than 3.2 billion unique pairs of emails and passwords was recently leaked on a popular hacking forum according to a report last month from Cybernews.
