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Four more arrested in Louvre jewel heist, authorities say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Paris prosecutor announced that four more suspects have been arrested in connection with last month’s heist at the Louvre Museum in which thieves escaped with jewels worth $102 million. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is heading the investigation, said two men and two women are in custody who range in age …

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How Android malware lets thieves access your ATM cash

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Smartphone banking has made life easier, but it has also opened new opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past few years, we have seen Android malware steal passwords, intercept OTPs and even take remote control of phones to drain accounts. Some scams focus on fake banking apps, while others rely on phishing messages …

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DoorDash breach exposes contact info for customers and workers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! DoorDash confirmed a data breach that exposed personal details for a mix of customers, delivery workers and merchants. The stolen information included names, email addresses, phone numbers and physical addresses. The company said it has no evidence of fraud tied to the breach so far, but the event still raises concerns for …

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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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