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

A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You’re not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy among us can find ourselves just one click away from trouble. Phishing is one of the most common …

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Over 8M patient records leaked in healthcare data breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the past decade, healthcare data has become one of the most sought-after targets in cybercrime. From insurers to clinics, every player in the ecosystem handles some form of sensitive information.  However, breaches do not always originate from hospitals or health apps. Increasingly, patient data is managed by third-party vendors offering digital …

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How addresses are collected and put on people finder sites

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your home address might be easier to find online than you think.  A quick search of your name could turn up past and current locations, all thanks to people finder sites.  These data broker sites quietly collect and publish personal details without your consent, making your privacy vulnerable with just a few …

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11 easy ways to protect your online privacy in 2025

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Privacy is getting harder to protect in a world where everything is connected.  Whether you’re chatting with an AI, checking your email or using your smartphone, your personal information is constantly being collected, tracked and sometimes even sold.  But protecting your privacy in 2025 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few …

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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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