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

What to do if you get a password reset email you didn’t ask for

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You’re checking your inbox or scrolling through your phone when something catches your attention. It’s a message about a password reset, but you never asked for one.  It might have arrived by email, text message or even through an authenticator app. It looks legitimate, and it could be from a service you …

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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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Android malware poses as fake contacts to steal your personal data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hacking keeps evolving, just like any other profession. Cybercriminals are always upgrading their tools, especially malware, to find new ways to scam people and steal data or money. The old tricks no longer work as well. Basic phishing rarely fools anyone twice, so hackers constantly look for new ways to break in. …

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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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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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When clicks turn into scams on Facebook ads

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scam ads on Facebook have evolved beyond the days of misspelled headlines and sketchy product photos.  Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.  From fake crypto endorsements by celebrities to malware disguised as video game betas, the landscape of …

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