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Hackers target online stores with new attack

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A security researcher found a serious weakness in the software that powers thousands of e-commerce sites. The platform, called Magento, and its paid version Adobe Commerce, has a bug that lets attackers break into active shopping sessions. Some attackers can even take control of the entire store. The flaw is known as …

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What really happens on the dark web and how to stay safe

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The dark web often feels like a mystery, hidden beneath the surface of the internet that most people use every day. But to understand how scams and cybercrimes actually work, you need to know what happens in those hidden corners where criminals trade data, services and stolen access.  Cybercriminals rely on a …

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Windows 10 users face ransomware nightmare as Microsoft support ends in 2025 worldwide

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Microsoft’s blog recently gave a firm warning: unsupported systems aren’t just outdated, they’re unprotected. That message targets anyone still using Windows 10, and it’s serious. In Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, over 90% of ransomware attacks hit unsupported PCs. That statistic alone should make every Windows 10 user think twice. When an operating …

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183 million email passwords leaked: Check yours now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A massive online leak has exposed more than 183 million stolen email passwords gathered from years of malware infections, phishing campaigns and older data breaches. Cybersecurity experts say it is one of the largest compilations of stolen credentials ever discovered. Security researcher Troy Hunt, who runs the website Have I Been Pwned, found …

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Scammers target retirees as major 401(k) rule changes loom for 2026 tax year ahead nationwide

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’re over 50 and maxing out your 401(k), there’s a big change coming in 2026 that could affect how much tax you pay on your “catch-up contributions.” While it’s mostly about taxes and retirement planning, there’s an unexpected side effect: scammers are circling. Every time your financial habits or personal data …

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5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Let’s face it: social media can feel like a minefield. Between oversharing personal details, friend requests from strangers and sneaky scams sliding into your DMs, it’s easy to put yourself at risk without realizing it. But staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few smart settings and habits, you …

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Beware fake credit card account restriction scams

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It started with an urgent subject line: “Resolve Unusual Activity on Your American Express Account Now.” That is how one scam email tried to trick me into clicking a fake link that claimed to “verify account activity.” It looked official with logos, customer support tone and even a partial account number. But it was …

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Teen sues AI tool maker over fake nude images

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A teenager in New Jersey has filed a major lawsuit against the company behind an artificial intelligence (AI) “clothes removal” tool that allegedly created a fake nude image of her.  The case has drawn national attention because it shows how AI can invade privacy in harmful ways. The lawsuit was filed to …

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Payroll scam hits US universities as phishing wave tricks staff

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Phishing scams target every kind of institution, whether it’s a hospital, a big tech firm or even a fast-food chain. Educational institutions aren’t an exception, especially in 2025, when attackers are actively directing their efforts toward them. Universities across the U.S. are facing a new type of cybercrime where attackers are targeting …

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Hackers steal medical records and financial data from 1.2M patients in massive healthcare breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 1 million patients have been affected by a data breach involving SimonMed Imaging, one of the country’s largest outpatient radiology and medical imaging providers. The breach came to light after a cyberattack compromised sensitive patient data, with reports indicating that ransomware operators may have been behind the incident. What makes …

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