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FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Everything that connects to the internet can be hacked by malware.  This includes your phones (both Android and iPhones) and laptops (whether Windows, Mac or even lesser-known systems like Linux). Devices like your Wi-Fi router and security cameras aren’t safe either. But who would have thought hackers are now targeting your smart …

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How to tell if your iPad has been hacked

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apple’s iPad has a strong reputation for security. Thanks to the system architecture of iOS, a non-jailbroken iPad isn’t susceptible to typical viruses or malware infections. However, that doesn’t mean it’s completely safe from every threat. As with any computer, there are still vulnerabilities that determined hackers can exploit. iPads are generally …

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How to tell if a login alert is real or a scam

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Online scams thrive on the urgency and fear of their victims. If you’ve ever been a victim of a scam, you’d know that bad actors often try to rush you into taking action by creating a sense of fear. A scammer may call you impersonating a government agency and claim your Social …

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Massive DMV phishing scam tricks drivers with fake texts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’ve received a text message claiming to be from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and threatening you with fines or penalties unless you pay up, you’re not alone. A new wave of scam texts is sweeping across the country, targeting drivers in states like Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, New …

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Major data broker hack impacts 364,000 individuals’ data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans’ personal data is now spread across more digital platforms than ever. From online shopping habits to fitness tracking logs, personal information ends up in hundreds of company databases. While most people worry about social media leaks or email hacks, a far less visible threat comes from data brokers. I still find …

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Adidas data breach reveals customer info in vendor attack

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hackers are no longer targeting only tech giants or hospitals. Any business that collects valuable personal information, such as names, phone numbers, email addresses or even basic financial details, is now a target. Companies that rely heavily on third-party vendors or outsourced customer support are even more at risk, especially if they …

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New Google tool makes removing personal information easier

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While Google has steadily strengthened its privacy and security stance, many users may not have noticed the gradual rollout of new privacy resources. Now Google is making it easier than ever to take control of your personal information online. Originally launched in 2022, the “Results About You” tool helps you find and …

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Spot fake online stores, avoid Facebook subscription scams

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Given the number of phishing scams we have all faced over the past decade, most of us have developed a basic skill to spot and avoid obvious phishing emails or SMS messages. Cybercriminals are aware of this, and they have evolved their tactics by shifting to more complex and convincing schemes designed …

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Microsoft takes down malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs

Infostealer malware has been on the rise recently, and that’s evident from the billions of user records leaked online in the past year alone. This type of malware targets everything from your name, phone number and address to financial details and cryptocurrency. Leading the charge is the Lumma infostealer. I have been reporting on this malware since last year, and security …

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Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords and logins

Data breaches are no longer rare events but a persistent problem.  We’ve been seeing regular incidents at public-facing companies across various sectors, including healthcare, retail and finance. While bad actors are certainly to blame, these corporations aren’t entirely without fault. They often make it easy for hackers to access user data by failing to protect it properly.  A recent example …

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