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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. …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to protect you from scams, fraud, and device theft.  These enhancements are primarily rolling out to devices running Android 16. Some protections, such …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apple’s iPad has a strong reputation for security. Thanks to the system architecture of iOS, a non-jailbroken iPad isn’t susceptible to typical viruses or malware infections. However, that doesn’t mean it’s completely safe from every threat. As with any computer, there are still vulnerabilities that determined hackers can exploit. iPads are generally …