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Connecticut man loses life savings in crypto scam

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Joe A. from Shelton, Connecticut, received a text about a crypto investment opportunity, he thought it was his chance to rebuild after a divorce. Instead, he lost every dollar he had. Joe’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of how easy it is to fall for an online investment scam that promises …

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Russian hackers use fake CAPTCHA tests to spread new malware families across multiple targets

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russian state-backed hackers have stepped up their game with new malware families that hide behind fake CAPTCHA tests. The group, known as Star Blizzard or ColdRiver, now uses ClickFix attacks to trick people into launching dangerous malware disguised as a simple “I’m not a robot” check. These attacks represent a new wave …

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How to stop impostor bank scams before they drain your wallet

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Losing your life savings to fraud is not a distant fear; it is a real and growing risk. Scams involving criminals pretending to be bank representatives have surged, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting record-breaking losses exceeding $2.9 billion in recent data. These criminals no longer rely on basic phone tricks. …

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Stop foreign-owned apps from harvesting your personal data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You might not think twice about that flashlight app you downloaded or the cute game your grandkids recommended. Yet with a single tap, your private data could travel halfway across the world into the hands of people who profit from selling it. A growing threat is emerging as foreign-owned apps quietly collect …

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Ghost-tapping scam targets tap-to-pay users

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new scam called ghost tapping is spreading across the country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are using this tactic to steal money from people who use tap-to-pay credit cards and mobile wallets. This scam exploits wireless technology to withdraw money without your awareness. Many victims only realize something …

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3,000+ YouTube videos deliver malware disguised as free software

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! YouTube is arguably the most popular and most visited platform for entertainment, education and tutorials. There’s a video for everything on YouTube, whether you want to learn how to cook, ride a bike or need help with work or school. But recent research by Check Point reveals a darker side: a sprawling …

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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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