Billions of PCs and other devices vulnerable to newly discovered TPM 2.0 flaws By Anthony Spadafora published 6 March 23 The TPM 2.0 chips found in Windows 11 PCs are vulnerable to two new security flaws that can be exploited to steal a variety of sensitive data.
Dangerous BlackLotus bootkit can be used to hijack Windows 11 PCs By Anthony Spadafora published 1 March 23 Security researchers are raising the alarm about a new bootkit that can bypass Windows 11’s built-in security features including UEFI Secure Boot.
iPhone PIN scam can also be used to steal your Google account on Android — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 28 February 23 iPhones may be more popular with thieves, but Android smartphones are also susceptible to a variation of this iPhone PIN scam.
This nasty iPhone passcode scam could cost you thousands of dollars By Alan Martin published 26 February 23 Be extremely careful using your passcode when out and about — when combined with the phone, your life savings are in peril.
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S1deload Stealer malware can easily take over your Facebook and YouTube account By Anthony Spadafora published 24 February 23 The S1deload Stealer malware is currently being spread via Facebook but you can stay safe by avoiding posts with download links.
Fake ChatGPT apps are spreading malware that can steal your money and passwords By Anthony Spadafora published 23 February 23 ChatGPT is insanely popular, which is why hackers are now using the AI chatbot as a lure to spread dangerous malware.
Huge Apple bug could let hackers access your photos, messages and location By Anthony Spadafora published 22 February 23 A new class of privilege execution bugs have been discovered that affect iPhones and Macs but Apple quickly patched them in iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2.
WhatsApp security issue lets someone else take over your account — what to know By Anthony Spadafora published 21 February 23 Accidental account takeovers can happen in WhatsApp if you forget to change the number tied to your account when you get a new phone number.
Twitter’s going to charge people for SMS 2FA — here’s how to switch to a free option By Tom Pritchard published 20 February 23 Twitter's charging people for SMS 2FA, but there are more secure options that are still free. Here's what you need to know.
I lost my cat — and then I got hit by this Google Voice scam By Philip Michaels published 19 February 23 If you're looking for a lost pet, beware of scammers who try to lure you into a Google Voice scam by claiming they've found your missing furry friend.
Don’t get burned this Valentine’s Day — these are the scams to look out for By Anthony Spadafora published 14 February 23 Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day but it’s also one of the most popular holidays of the year for cybercriminals and scammers.
Apple issues emergency security updates for all of its platforms, update your iPhone, iPad and Mac Now By Anthony Spadafora published 14 February 23 Apple devices are under attack from a new WebKit zero-day which is why the company has released emergency security updates for all of its platforms.
Reddit hit by data breach after hackers targeted its employees — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 10 February 23 Reddit was recently hit by a cyberattack in which hackers stole data from the company, but user passwords and data weren’t affected.
Android 14 beefs up mobile malware protection — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 9 February 23 Android 14 is getting a major security boost with an array of new malware-blocking technologies to protect users from malicious apps.
Microsoft OneNote files are once again being used to spread malware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 8 February 23 Hackers are now using malicious OneNote files to infect users with malware after Microsoft disabled macros in its Office software.
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Apple’s App Store approved these crypto scam apps — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 1 February 23 Cybercriminals used a clever trick to get their fake crypto apps listed on the App Store and Play Store but they’ve since been removed.
Prilex malware can steal your credit card at checkout — here’s how By Anthony Spadafora published 31 January 23 The Prilex malware can now trick unsuspecting shoppers into inserting or swiping their credit card at checkout instead of using tap to pay.
Bad batch of Android apps with millions of downloads discovered in Play Store — delete them now By Anthony Spadafora published 30 January 23 From rewards apps that don’t pay out to games and investment apps that lead you to phishing pages, you need to be careful when downloading new Android apps.
Unpaid invoices are one of the easiest ways hackers can trick you — here's what happened to me By Anthony Spadafora published 30 January 23 Unpaid invoice scams are some of the most common online scams as they’re easy to carry out and a surprising number of people actually end up paying them.
Hackers are using fake Google ads to steal Bitwarden password vaults — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 27 January 23 Password managers and their vaults containing passwords are a highly attractive target for hackers and other cybercriminals.
iOS 16.3 now supports hardware security keys — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 27 January 23 Apple has launched hardware security key support in iOS 16.3 and MacOS 13.2. Here's what that means for you.
New Mimic ransomware can hold your files for hostage fast By Anthony Spadafora published 26 January 23 The Mimic ransomware is even faster than previous strains because it uses a third-party Windows search tool to see which files it can lock without preventing your PC from turning on.
LastPass vs. 1Password: Which password manager wins? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 January 23 LastPass and 1Password are two of the best password managers, but which one is really right for you?
This Windows malware is stealing passwords and other data — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 25 January 23 A new malware strain called PY#RATION is being spread through phishing emails to steal passwords from Windows users.
Android 14 could block outdated apps from being installed — even by sideloading By Tom Pritchard published 25 January 23 Android 14 could beef up its security credentials by blocking outdated apps from being installed.
200 malicious Android and iOS apps draining bank accounts — check your phone now By Anthony Spadafora published 24 January 23 Android and iPhone users could be at risk after a new batch of 203 malicious apps have been discovered stealing user data and draining bank accounts.
Galaxy Store flaws can be exploited by hackers — update your Samsung phone now By Anthony Spadafora published 23 January 23 Two flaws have been discovered and patched in the Galaxy Store but older Samsung devices are still vulnerable to attacks exploiting them.
Is Windows Defender good enough for my new laptop? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 January 23 Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus software now ships with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops. But is it good enough?