These are the most hacked passwords – are you using any?
Choosing the right passwords is both incredibly stressful and vitally important. Everything from our work emails to our bank accounts is readily accessible online, and …
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Scary Android trojan can factory reset your phone after stealing your money
A dangerous Android banking trojan is evolving, and is now threatening to wreak even more havoc. Last December, we shared a report from cybersecurity experts …
Safari 15 bug leaks browsing activity on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices
We could all do a better job of keeping our online accounts and private data secure. Unfortunately, there’s only so much that we can do …
Scary Apple HomeKit bug sends your iPhone into an infinite boot loop
When Apple releases new updates for its operating systems, we often focus on the new features and functionality. As exciting as they can be, they …
A new T-Mobile hack exposed private customer information
No matter how careful you are with your online accounts, there’s only so much that you can do to protect yourself. We leave the rest …
LastPass says there’s no data breach, so your passwords were not hacked
LastPass is a password manager app, the kind of security application we always advise people to use to increase the safety of their passwords. These …
Delete these Android apps, because they’re infected with Joker malware
You can never be too careful when installing new software on your devices, especially if you own an Android phone or tablet. Even if an …
This one deal might be responsible for the downfall of NSO Group
NSO Group’s sophisticated Pegasus iPhone hack repeatedly made headlines this year. Security researchers discovered that attackers could hack an iPhone without the user’s knowledge. Google …
Pegasus iPhone hack is one of the most sophisticated exploits ever, Google researchers say
The now-patched Pegasus iPhone hack is among the most sophisticated attacks seen in recent years. Googlers from Project Zero have described it as “one of …
Log4j patch comes with a vulnerability that hackers can exploit
Just as we learned that nation-state hackers have started studying the Log4j vulnerability issue that shocked the cybersecurity world last week, other researchers signaled a …
Nation-state hackers are already exploiting the scary Log4j vulnerability
Security researchers recently stunned the world with the Log4Shell hack, revealing that the entire internet is scrambling to patch a vulnerability in a widely used …
You can’t do anything to stop the Log4j zero-day attacks yourself
Also known as the Log4Shell hack, the Log4j 0-day security vulnerability is the worst hack in internet history. Every internet company has been scrambling to …
Dangerous Android scam drains your bank account with one phone call
Android device owners now have another scam to watch out for as a dangerous malware campaign spreads to new regions. Cybersecurity experts from Cleafy say …
Tile buyer Life360 reportedly sells location data of kids and families
Every week, we learn about yet another data breach or malware campaign of which everyone should be aware. But it is not always just hackers …
Security holes discovered in 9 popular routers – is yours on the list?
Keeping a close eye on your online accounts is incredibly important with scams, hacks, and breaches as common as they are. Your hardware is at …
DNA test data breach affects millions of people – see if you’re one of them
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a popular DNA and paternity testing company, announced in a notice this week that it detected a data breach in August. …
New Android malware apps discovered – delete these dangerous apps now
Google is waging an endless war against threat actors who want to steal our data with malicious apps. At least once a month, the cybersecurity …
How to get up to $25 from Zoom after a class action settlement
As Zoom’s popularity skyrocketed last year, so did the concerns about the way it handled user data. Those concerns resulted in a class action lawsuit. …
Pegasus iPhone hack victims come forward after alerts from Apple
NSO’s Pegasus iPhone hack is one of the most significant tech controversies of the year. Several reports in the past few months revealed an incredibly …
Google just banned 150 dangerous Android apps, so delete them immediately
No matter what device you’re using, you have to be on the lookout for scams. Any email you receive, text someone sends you, or app …
If you get this message from Apple, it means you’ve been hacked
On Tuesday, Apple announced via a press release that it had filed a lawsuit against NSO Group. The company is responsible for creating the Pegasus …
Facebook Messenger and Instagram won’t get default encryption until 2023
If you’ve been waiting for a Facebook Messenger chat encryption, then you’re going to need to wait a while longer. Meta’s original plans to bring …
Apple is suing NSO Group for hacking iPhones with its Pegasus spyware
Following a growing list of troubling reports surrounding the Israeli NSO Group in recent years, Apple announced on Tuesday that it filed a lawsuit against …
Watch out for these Netflix scams that are running rampant online
The more popular an app or service becomes, the more likely it is that scammers will try to use it to trick users. That’s certainly …
California Pizza Kitchen data breach exposed 100,000 employee SSNs
No business on Earth is immune to data breaches, even popular casual restaurant chains. According to TechCrunch, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) recently suffered a breach …
These are the worst passwords of 2021, so stop using them ASAP
Picking a strong password is more important than ever, but it’s also becoming increasingly difficult. Cybercriminals are constantly picking up new tricks, and it is …
These 23 fake Android apps are dangerous spyware, so delete them now
Danger lurks around every corner online. Whether you’re using a phone, a tablet, or a computer, you always have to keep your guard up to …
Robinhood data breach exposed data from 7 million people
Robinhood saw tremendous growth in recent years thanks to its innovative idea that allows anyone to trade stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from their smartphone. You …
Hackers are stealing 2FA codes with terrifyingly effective voice bots
Every time a massive data breach makes the news, we remind you about the best practices you need to employ to protect your online properties. …
Scammers used Google ads to steal $500k worth of cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity in recent years, but they’re entirely unavoidable in 2021. Bitcoin has been jumping between record peaks and shocking lows, …
