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This nasty Android banking trojan can steal your PIN by disabling fingerprint unlock — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new version of the Chameleon malware is taking over Android smartphones by using some unique tricks and abusing the operating system’s accessibility features.
All I want for Christmas is my digital privacy back
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back It's high time we took more care with our data. Let me show you my five top tips for securing your info online.
14 million exposed in massive mortgage lender breach — names, dates of birth and SSNs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Dallas-based mortgage lender Mr. Cooper has suffered a data breach following a recent cyberattack, and loads of its customers’ personal and financial information was exposed online.
How to avoid scams this Christmas
By Olivia Powell published
scam awareness Avoid hackers on the naughty list and their data-stealing attempts with these tips
Massive Android lock screen bug lets attackers access your photos and other personal data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A lock screen bypass bug has been discovered in Android 13 and 14 that can be exploited by an attacker with physical access to your smartphone.
Predatory Android loan apps downloaded 12 million times — avoid these like the plague
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Malicious loan apps are becoming more popular as scammers try to lure in potential victims by giving them quick loans right from their phones.
How to know you've been hacked on mobile
By Krishi Chowdhary published
vpn Cyber attacks are on the rise and your device can be infiltrated by a malicious third party. Here are 6 ways you can check if your mobile has been hacked.
Apple and Google confirm governments could be spying on your push notifications — what you need to know
By Josh Render published
Apple has recently confirmed that governments can use push notifications to spy on users, but they have not been able to talk about it until now.
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