Tag Archives: fox-news/us/personal-freedoms/privacy

Spotify gives parents new power to control what their kids hear on streaming platform

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Spotify is rolling out a major update for parents who want more control over what their children listen to. Managed accounts, first tested in select countries, are now expanding to the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France and the Netherlands. These accounts create a safer and more personalized way …

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Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In 2025, it feels like cybercriminals are winning while the world’s biggest data hoarders are losing. One by one, global giants are admitting they’ve been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior. The latest company to report a breach …

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How a single MacBook compromise spread across a user’s Apple devices

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We trust Macs to be reliable, secure and mostly resistant to viruses. Apple’s software reputation has long been built around the idea that macOS is harder to compromise than Windows. And while there is some truth to that, it does not mean that Macs are immune. Modern malware is smarter, more targeted …

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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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Android security upgrades outsmart scams and protect your privacy

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 …

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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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11 easy ways to protect your online privacy in 2025

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 …

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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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How to tell if a login alert is real or a scam

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Online scams thrive on the urgency and fear of their victims. If you’ve ever been a victim of a scam, you’d know that bad actors often try to rush you into taking action by creating a sense of fear. A scammer may call you impersonating a government agency and claim your Social …

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