Tag Archives: fox-news/tech/topics/cybercrime

How a single MacBook compromise spread across a user’s Apple devices

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We trust Macs to be reliable, secure and mostly resistant to viruses. Apple’s software reputation has long been built around the idea that macOS is harder to compromise than Windows. And while there is some truth to that, it does not mean that Macs are immune. Modern malware is smarter, more targeted …

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Protect yourself from sneaky web injection scams

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You’re checking your financial account online, moving money or paying bills, when suddenly a pop-up appears. It looks exactly like your bank’s page, complete with logo and branding, but asks for details you’ve already provided. Would you know what to do? This is the kind of situation Kent recently faced. He emailed …

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Meta account suspension scam hides FileFix malware

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings. Attackers exploit this by sending convincing …

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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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Malware targets Mac users with fake CAPTCHA and AMOS Stealer

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ClickFix, a social engineering tactic that has been targeting both Windows and Mac users since early 2024, continues to evolve.  Just last month, I reported on how attackers were using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick Windows users into installing malware themselves.  Now, that same trick is being turned against macOS. Cybersecurity researchers have …

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Your health data is being sold without your consent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your health information might feel private and secure with your doctor, but the reality is far more complicated. Data brokers collect a wide range of sensitive health data, from diagnoses and prescription details to personal identifiers, and sell this data to marketers, insurers, and other third parties. These buyers use the information …

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Top 5 scams spreading right now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lately, I’ve had way too many calls on my shows from people who have lost thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) to scams. These are so cleverly evil, it’s like Ocean’s Eleven but starring a dude with three Instagram followers and a ChatGPT subscription.  Last chance to enter to win $500 in giveaway. Enter …

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Chaos ransomware hits Optima Tax Relief, leaks 69GB of data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cyberattacks on financial service providers are no longer isolated events. In recent years, tax preparation companies, accounting software vendors and data brokers have all found themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly aggressive ransomware gangs. These attacks don’t just disrupt operations but also expose deeply personal financial information that can fuel identity theft, …

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10 signs your personal data is being sold online

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your personal data is probably being sold right now. Scam calls, junk emails, and weird login alerts aren’t random. They’re warning signs that your information is being circulated through data brokers, often without your knowledge or consent.  Major breaches, like the recent Adidas hack, have exposed millions of names, emails, phone numbers, …

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Fake Venmo accounts are stealing donations from real charities

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and PayPal have changed how we move money. They are fast and convenient, but with that ease comes exposure. If you send funds to the wrong person, they are likely gone for good. There is often no real path to recovery, especially when the recipient disappears …

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