Hackers

Hackers 16 hours ago

Scammers target wireless customers in new phone scheme

A new phone return scam targets recent buyers with fake carrier calls. Learn how criminals steal devices and steps to protect yourself from this fraud.

Cybercrime 1 day ago

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.

VIDEO 1 day ago

FBI urges holiday shoppers to beware of online scammers

Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson breaks down the 'perfect storm' for scammers to prey on Americans and how to protect yourself. He also discusses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's potential space aspirations. 

Security 2 days ago

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.

Virginia 3 days ago

Virginia twins arrested for allegedly plotting to destroy government databases

Virginia twin brothers arrested for allegedly conspiring to delete government databases hosted by a federal government contractor after their terminations.

Cybercrime 3 days ago

Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe

Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing data from broker sites and using aliases.

Hackers 6 days ago

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.

Artificial Intelligence November 29

Chinese hackers turned AI tools into an automated attack machine

Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to launch autonomous cyberattacks on 30 organizations worldwide, marking a major shift in cybersecurity threats.

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.

Crime November 28

Sophisticated porch pirate ring hacked shipment tracking info to steal hundreds of phones, prosecutor says

Suffolk County prosecutors bust sophisticated porch pirate ring allegedly using hacked package tracking info to steal hundreds of smartphones and tablets.

Cybercrime November 27

New Android malware can empty your bank account in seconds

New Android malware BankBot YNRK silences phones, steals banking data and drains crypto wallets automatically. Learn how this advanced threat works.

Microsoft November 26

New scam sends fake Microsoft 365 login pages

New phishing platform QRR targets Microsoft 365 users across 1,000 domains in 90 countries. Learn how to spot fake login pages and protect your accounts.

Cybercrime November 25

How Android malware lets thieves access your ATM cash

New Android malware NGate steals NFC payment codes in real-time, allowing criminals to withdraw cash from ATMs without your card. Learn protection tips.

Hackers November 24

DoorDash breach exposes contact info for customers and workers

DoorDash confirms data breach exposing customer names, emails, addresses after social engineering attack. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.

Google November 23

Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

Google warns Android users about dangerous fake VPN apps hiding malware that steals passwords, banking details and personal data from phones and tablets.

iPhone November 22

'Cloud Storage Full' scam steals your photos and money

A new phishing scam targets family photos with fake "Cloud Storage Full" alerts. Criminals steal credit card information through fake sites. Learn protection tips.

Smartphones November 21

Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

Fake AI apps disguised as "ChatGPT" and "DALL·E" are flooding app stores with dangerous malware that steals data and monitors users without detection.

Homeland Security November 19

Popular TP-Link routers could be banned after risks exposed

Commerce Department proposes TP-Link router ban over Chinese security risks. Learn how this potential prohibition could affect your home network and devices.

Hyundai November 18

Hyundai AutoEver America breached: Know the risks to you

Hyundai AutoEver America suffered a data breach affecting 2,000 current and former employees, exposing names, Social Security numbers and driver's license information.

China November 17

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.

Cybercrime November 16

TikTok malware scam tricks you with fake activation guides

New TikTok malware campaign tricks users into running PowerShell commands that download Aura Stealer, which steals credentials and authentication tokens.

Cybercrime November 15

Geek Squad scam email: How to spot and stop it

Fake Geek Squad invoice emails are targeting users with convincing charges and urgent phone numbers to steal personal information and money.

Hackers November 14

10M Americans hit in government contractor data breach

Major data breach at Conduent exposes personal information of 10+ million people. Government contractor hit by cyberattack affecting Medicaid, child support systems.

Hackers November 7

Congressional Budget Office hit by cyberattack, raising concerns over US government network security

The Congressional Budget Office was hacked by a suspected foreign actor, exposing financial research, and it has taken immediate containment action.

Tech November 3

3,000+ YouTube videos deliver malware disguised as free software

YouTube's Ghost Network spreads information-stealing malware through thousands of fake videos offering cracked software, using compromised accounts and fake engagement.

Hackers November 2

Hackers target online stores with new attack

SessionReaper vulnerability hits Magento and Adobe Commerce stores, compromising 250+ sites in one day. Hackers steal data and hijack shopping sessions.

Email November 1

University of Pennsylvania investigating vulgar emails sent from school account blasting 'woke' institution

University of Pennsylvania hit by fake email attack with vulgar messages sent to campus community. School confirms its security team is investigating.

Microsoft October 31

Windows 10 users face ransomware nightmare as Microsoft support ends in 2025 worldwide

Microsoft warns Windows 10 users face serious security risks as 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported systems. Learn why upgrading to Windows 11 is crucial.

Cybercrime October 30

183 million email passwords leaked: Check yours now

Cybersecurity experts warn about one of the largest credential compilations ever found, urging users to check "Have I Been Pwned" and change passwords immediately.

Tech October 28

5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online

Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.