Hackers use AI TikTok videos to trick users into installing malware
Just as Google announced Chrome would let you change compromised passwords automatically, we learned of another huge login credentials dump that made its way online. …
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Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink’s unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98
This Memorial Day, there are plenty of sales on just about everything you can think of. Before you go splurging on stuff that you probably …
8 new Android 16 security features that will make your phone safer than ever
Google hosted its Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday to deliver all the Android 16 news that it won’t have time to discuss next week …
How to delete your personal info from the internet – and why you should
The internet is a dangerous place. If it seems like scammers, hackers, and spammers are lurking around every corner, that’s because they are. Malicious individuals …
How Google’s new Gemini AI update keeps us safe from online scams
I might have chosen ChatGPT as my default chatbot for this early phase of the AI computing era, but I also keep an eye on …
Update Chrome immediately to patch Google’s first first zero-day of 2025
Google has patched a critical Chrome zero-day vulnerability that hackers were actively using to sidestep the browser’s defenses and infect targeted systems with malware. The …
A Windows phishing campaign made its way to Mac – here’s how to protect your data
There’s seemingly always a new online scam to worry about. This time, LayerX Labs discovered that a phishing campaign that had been targeting Windows users …
Secret backdoor for hackers discovered in over 1 million Android devices
If you’re going to buy an unofficial Android device, you should know the risks you’re taking first. The Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team (via …
Crypto-stealing malware found in Apple’s App Store – should you be worried?
If you thought that simply owning an iPhone would be enough to protect you from malware, we have bad news for you. According to researchers …
North Korean hackers created new macOS malware disguised as popular app installers
Another day, another macOS malware is trying to actively exploit your Mac. This time, North Korean hackers are using fake job offers hidden in updates …
Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature
Having my iPhone stolen is one of my worst nightmares, but I’m prepared to deal with the problem. I’ve enabled all the anti-theft protections Apple …
Colorado police gave out free AirTags to help stop car thefts
Since Apple released its AirTag item tracker in 2021, people have been using it to locate their keys, wallets, water bottles, and even some things …
There’s a sophisticated new wave of phishing attacks targeting iPhone users
Your iPhone has built-in protections to keep you safe from phishing attacks and security threats, but scammers have found a clever new way to bypass …
Hackers are hijacking Chrome extensions in an attempt to steal your data
While you were wrapping presents or spending time with friends and family on Christmas Eve, hackers were busy looking for ways to steal your data. …
Someone hacked iOS 18 to get AI, Camera Control, and more on an iPhone 15
When Apple announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, it also had to acknowledge the biggest software fragmentation in iPhone history. iOS 18 would enable Apple …
This virtual meeting app is actually crypto-stealing malware
The next time someone asks you to download a new app in order to connect with them, make sure to confirm that the app is …
iPhone charging cable hack will make you think twice about buying third-party accessories
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth buying official iPhone USB-C charging cables from Apple or going for more affordable third-party options, I have the …
5 encrypted apps you should use while US telcos are under attack
US telecom companies, including AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen, have been the target of massive and seemingly sophisticated spying attacks for several months now. China is …
Your Apple ID was not suspended – watch out for this convincing new scam
With over 2 billion Apple devices in use worldwide, it’s likely that hundreds of millions of people receive scary emails telling them they need to …
Millions of people replaced passwords with passkeys, so why haven’t you?
I don’t want to imagine what life would be like without a password manager by my side. I actually use several of them, including 1Password, …
Law enforcement has a tool that can break into iPhones running iOS 18
Graykey is a phone unlocking and forensic tool used by law enforcement that can retrieve data from even modern iPhones running iOS 18. Made by …
Thieves found a crazy new way to steal your AT&T iPhone 16
Having my iPhone stolen is a nightmare scenario, but I’m prepared for it already. I’m not as worried about the device going missing as I …
Brilliant AI bot imitates a granny to keep phone scammers on the line for hours
Of all the AI chatbot ideas we have seen since ChatGPT went viral nearly two years ago, O2’s Daisy (stylized as “dAIsy”) is easily among …
Make sure you aren’t using any of the most common passwords of 2024
For the sixth year in a row, NordPass has shared its list of the 200 most common passwords in the world. These are easy-to-guess passwords …
Google AI will protect your Pixel from spam calls and rogue apps
When ChatGPT went viral a couple of years ago, some law enforcement agencies warned that AI would make it even easier for hackers to develop …
iPhones quietly got a new security feature that’s frustrating the FBI and investigators
In case you missed it, Apple released iOS 18.1 late last month. The update introduced a new security feature that will make it tougher for …
FBI reportedly thinks China targeted iPhones of presidential campaign officials
A catastrophic hack involving a backdoor into the AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon networks came to light in early October. It made me point out that …
