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

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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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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