Privacy

Taxes 6 hours ago

Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

IRS impersonation scams use fake refund alerts and urgent account issues to steal taxpayer data during 2026 tax season, exploiting filing program changes.

Amazon 1 day ago

Amazon Prime settlement could put money back in your pocket

Amazon pays $2.5 billion in FTC settlement over Prime enrollment tactics. Eligible subscribers can claim refunds up to $51 for unwanted memberships.

Google 2 days ago

YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

Google platform YouTube introduced new parental controls letting families set daily limits or block Shorts for teens, amid concerns about phone time.

Security 5 days ago

Grubhub confirms data breach amid extortion claims

Grubhub data breach confirmed as sources say ShinyHunters group allegedly demands Bitcoin payment to prevent release of stolen customer support data.

Google 6 days ago

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity researchers say.

Microsoft January 24

Why clicking the wrong Copilot link could put your data at risk

Microsoft Copilot security vulnerability allows attackers to steal data through malicious links. Learn how the attack works, and protect yourself.

Hackers January 23

Ransomware attack exposes Social Security numbers at major gas station chain

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep your data safe with these steps.

Smart and Safe Tech January 23

Private autonomous pods could redefine ride-sharing

California startup Pliyt unveils autonomous vehicle with private pods, revolutionizing ride-sharing by eliminating forced passenger interaction and awkward conversations.

Security January 21

FBI warns QR code phishing used in North Korean cyber spying

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious websites, the FBI warns.

Security January 20

Illinois DHS data breach exposes 700K residents' records

Illinois residents affected by DHS breach can take protective steps, including credit freezes, identity monitoring and password management to prevent fraud.