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How to stop Google AI from scanning your Gmail

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Google shared a new update on Nov. 5, confirming that Gemini Deep Research can now use context from your Gmail, Drive and Chat. This allows the AI to pull information from your messages, attachments and stored files to support your research. Some people view this as a convenience. They like the idea …

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Google issues warning on fake VPN apps

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, banking trojans and remote access malware designed to loot personal data. More people are relying on VPNs to …

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Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! App stores are supposed to be reliable and free of malware or fake apps, but that’s far from the truth. For every legitimate application that solves a real problem, there are dozens of knockoffs waiting to exploit brand recognition and user trust. We’ve seen it happen with games, productivity tools and entertainment …

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Craigslist car report scam targets vehicle sellers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Selling your car online should be simple. Lately, though, more sellers are running into fake “vehicle report” demands from so-called buyers. The pitch looks routine, yet it leads straight to a payment page on a site you don’t know.  We heard from Nick K. of Washington, who spotted the pattern in real …

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Hyundai AutoEver America breached: Know the risks to you

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hyundai AutoEver America discovered on March 1, 2025, that hackers had compromised its systems. Investigators found the intrusion began on February 22 and continued until March 2.  Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) provides IT services for Hyundai Motor America, including systems that support employee operations and certain connected-vehicle technologies. While the company works …

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TikTok malware scam tricks you with fake activation guides

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals are again turning TikTok into a trap for unsuspecting users. This time, they’re disguising malicious downloads as free activation guides for popular software like Windows, Microsoft 365, Photoshop and even fake versions of Netflix and Spotify Premium. Security expert Xavier Mertens first spotted the campaign, confirming that the same kind of …

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Geek Squad scam email: How to spot and stop it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You open your inbox and see a message titled “Payment order settled” with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a phone number for help. That is exactly what happened when I received one of these messages this week. This new …

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10M Americans hit in government contractor data breach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Data breaches hit every kind of business, from hospitals to tech firms to major retailers. Now a leading government contractor has joined that list. Conduent, which manages critical public services across the United States, says hackers infiltrated its systems for nearly three months. The cyberattack exposed personal information linked to more than …

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Apple passkey technology transforms Mac security with biometric authentication, encrypted storage

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your Mac holds a lot more than just files. It carries your personal information, payment data, messages and every online account you access. Keeping that information safe starts with how you sign in. For years, passwords have been the standard way to protect accounts, but they are also one of the weakest …

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AI-powered scams target kids while parents stay silent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kids are spending more time online than ever, and that early exposure is opening the door to a new kind of danger.  Artificial intelligence has supercharged online scams, creating personalized and convincing traps that even adults can fall for. The latest Bitwarden “Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025” poll shows that while parents know …

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