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Thousands of children exposed in major data breach — including names, addresses and social security numbers
By Anthony Spadafora published
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
Fake video conferencing app is stealing passwords and spreading malware — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Threat actors are using fake meeting apps to steal information and spread malware.
I used iVerify’s $1 app to scan my iPhone for the dangerous Pegasus spyware — here's what happened
By Amber Bouman last updated
Spyware is one of the biggest threats for iPhone users but this new app can scan your device to look for any signs of danger.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 – the dark side of music personalization
By George Phillips last updated
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, but how comfortable are we with the amount of our personal data Spotify is collecting?
Hackers are now using corrupted files to bypass your antivirus software — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are now using broken and corrupt files to spread malware since antivirus software struggles to scan them.
Black Friday scams – how to avoid them
By George Phillips published
Black Friday is prime time for scammers, here's how to stay safe this weekend.
Over 600,000 people hit in massive data breach — background checks, vehicle and property records
By Dave LeClair published
Full names, addresses, and financial information included
Android phones under attack from malicious apps with over 8 million installs — delete these now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are preying on loan seekers with a slew of new malicious SpyLoan apps designed to steal their data and their cash.
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