Privacy

Smart and Safe Tech 16 hours ago

Password manager fined after major data breach

LastPass faces $1.6 million fine from U.K. regulators after 2022 data breach exposed 1.6 million users. Password manager failed proper security controls.

Privacy 1 day ago

Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data

Petco disclosed a data breach exposing customer Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver's license information due to a software error.

Cybercrime 3 days ago

Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack

The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.

Privacy 4 days ago

Third-party breach exposes ChatGPT account details

ChatGPT data breach exposes personal info of users through partner Mixpanel. OpenAI confirms names, emails compromised in security incident.

Smart and Safe Tech 4 days ago

Android Emergency Live Video gives 911 eyes on the scene

Android rolls out Emergency Live Video for 911 calls, letting dispatchers see real-time scenes during emergencies. Great for holiday travel safety.

VIDEO 6 days ago

Mother whose son died by suicide over sextortion urges lawmakers to ‘take a stand’ against online threats

Tamia Woods, whose son James died by suicide over sextortion, warns about online threats and what Congress can legislate to protect children on ‘America Reports.’

Cybercrime December 9

How to spot wallet verification scam emails

Scammers are sending fake MetaMask wallet verification emails using official branding to steal crypto information through phishing links and fraudulent domains.

Smartphones December 9

5 tech terms every smartphone user should know

Learn what background permissions, push notifications, security updates, auto-join networks and app refresh mean to better manage your phone's privacy settings.

Tech December 7

Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack

A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.

Hackers December 6

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.