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The #1 Google search scam everyone falls for

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When something goes wrong with your bank account or delivery, your first instinct might be to type the company name into Google and call the first customer service number you see. But that simple search has become one of the biggest traps for scammers, and it’s costing people money, privacy and even …

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AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new cybersecurity warning reveals how hackers briefly weaponized ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool. The attack, called ShadowLeak, allowed them to steal Gmail data through a single invisible prompt — no clicks, no downloads and no user action required. Researchers at Radware discovered the zero-click vulnerability in June 2025. OpenAI patched it in …

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Former Google CEO warns AI systems can be hacked to become extremely dangerous weapons

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial intelligence may be smarter than ever, but that power could be turned against us. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is sounding the alarm, warning that AI systems can be hacked and retrained in ways that make them dangerous. Speaking at the Sifted Summit 2025 in London, Schmidt explained that advanced AI …

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Google Maps vs Waze vs Apple Maps: Which is best?

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Navigation apps have become an essential part of modern life. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands or exploring a new city, relying on accurate directions and real-time traffic updates can make all the difference. Over the past decade, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps have emerged as the dominant players …

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Teens hack school cell phone bans with creative workarounds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Across the country, schools are cracking down on cell phone use. At least 18 states have rolled out bell-to-bell bans, with New York calling phones “distraction devices.” Teachers are praising the shift, saying classes feel more focused. But teens? They’re not giving up so easily. Students are sidestepping bans in the most …

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Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day threat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses.  Because zero-day threats strike before developers …

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16 billion passwords leaked in massive data breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your personal data is collected by almost every site or app you visit. The world is more data hungry than ever because it’s now the most important asset, even more valuable than oil. Your shopping history is logged, your search history is captured and your phone number, email address and IDs are …

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Android security upgrades outsmart scams and protect your privacy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to protect you from scams, fraud, and device theft.  These enhancements are primarily rolling out to devices running Android 16. Some protections, such …

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11 easy ways to protect your online privacy in 2025

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Privacy is getting harder to protect in a world where everything is connected.  Whether you’re chatting with an AI, checking your email or using your smartphone, your personal information is constantly being collected, tracked and sometimes even sold.  But protecting your privacy in 2025 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few …

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How to transfer photos and videos off your phone

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s unfortunate, but bad things happen to phones all the time. For instance, they break when dropped or get stolen. Many people have lost precious memories because of it. Moving photos and videos off your phone is the best way to protect them and free up storage space without permanently losing them. …

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