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Microsoft sounds alarm as hackers turn Teams platform into ‘real-world dangers’ for users

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Microsoft is sounding the alarm, and this time, the warning hits home for everyday users. Hackers are now turning Microsoft Teams security threats into real-world dangers that go far beyond corporate networks. Using Teams, cybercriminals gather intel, pose as trusted contacts, trick people into sharing private data and even spread malware that …

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How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> Cyber expert shares tips to avoid AI phishing scams Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson shares practical ways to avoid falling victim to AI-generated phishing scams and discusses a report that North Korean agents are posing as I.T. workers to funnel money into the country’s nuclear program. NEWYou can now listen …

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Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you have ever …

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Hackers leak children’s data in major nursery breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over the past few years, data breaches targeting schools, healthcare providers, and childcare services have been making headlines, exposing sensitive personal information and leaving families vulnerable. Now, a new breach has come to light that targets a nursery chain. Kido, which operates in the U.S., U.K., China and India, has reportedly had …

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Scammers now impersonate coworkers, steal email threads in convincing phishing attacks

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> Cyber expert shares tips to avoid AI phishing scams Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson shares practical ways to avoid falling victim to AI-generated phishing scams and discusses a report that North Korean agents are posing as I.T. workers to funnel money into the country’s nuclear program. NEWYou can now listen …

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Jeep and Chrysler parent Stellantis confirms data breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Automotive giant Stellantis has just revealed that it suffered a data breach, exposing customer contact details, after attackers infiltrated a third-party platform used for North American customer services. The announcement comes at a time when large-scale attacks on cloud CRM systems have already shaken tech and retail sectors alike, with Salesforce clients …

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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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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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