NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ChatGPT went from novelty to necessity in less than two years. It is now part of how you work, learn, write, code and search. OpenAI has said the service has roughly 800 million weekly active users, which puts it in the same weight class as the biggest consumer platforms in the world. …
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Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A long-running malware campaign quietly evolved over several years and turned trusted Chrome and Edge extensions into spyware. A detailed report from Koi Security reveals that the ShadyPanda operation affected 4.3 million users who downloaded extensions later updated with hidden malicious code. These extensions began as simple wallpaper or productivity tools that …
Read More »Why your holiday shopping data needs a cleanup now
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If the ads you see in December feel a little too accurate, you are not imagining it. The holiday shopping season is the busiest time of the year for retailers and for data brokers. These companies quietly track, collect and sell your personal information. Every search, click, cart add and purchase feeds …
Read More »How to spot wallet verification scam emails
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from “sharfharef” titled “Wallet Verification Required” that uses the MetaMask logo and branding. These messages warn you to verify your wallet by following a link, but scammers use emails like this to steal your crypto information. Sign up for my FREE …
Read More »Why scammers open bank accounts in your name
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Identity theft now hits people in sneaky ways. Criminals no longer stop at credit cards or loans. They test stolen personal data by applying for deposit accounts under your name, which confuses many victims and leaves them unsure how to respond. Brian in Clinton, Pennsylvania recently experienced this twice in the same …
Read More »Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Elite universities like Harvard, Princeton and Columbia spend fortunes on research, talent and digital infrastructure. Even then, they’ve become easy targets for attackers who see massive databases filled with personal information and donation records as a goldmine. Over the past few months, breaches across Ivy League campuses have exposed the same problem. …
Read More »FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Holiday shopping creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals. The FBI says scammers target Gmail, Outlook and nearly every other inbox this time of year as they push fake messages that trick you into giving up money or sensitive information. These schemes move fast, and victims often do not realize what happened until …
Read More »How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most major platforms have dealt with large-scale data leaks tied to weak or unprotected APIs. You’ve seen this play out with Facebook, X and even Dell. The pattern is always the same. A feature meant to make life easier becomes a gateway for bulk data collection. WhatsApp is now part of that …
Read More »Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Holiday travel is stressful enough with crowded airports, expensive flights and last-minute itinerary changes. But there’s a hidden part of the travel industry most people don’t know about: your personal data is being harvested, packaged and sold every time you book a flight, reserve a hotel room or check a travel app. …
Read More »New email scam uses hidden characters to slip past filters
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals keep finding new angles to get your attention, and email remains one of their favorite tools. Over the years, you have probably seen everything from fake courier notices to AI-generated scams that feel surprisingly polished. Filters have improved, but attackers have learned to adapt. The latest technique takes aim at something …
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