This new phishing scam can steal your Social Security number — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 19 October 22 A new phishing scam impersonating the Social Security Administration is stealing names, bank details and even Social Security numbers.
New Android malware can steal your Facebook account: How to stop it By Paul Wagenseil last updated 17 October 22 Kaspersky researchers find 'Cookiethief' Android Trojan that steals session cookies to hijack Facebook accounts.
These 400 malicious Android and iOS apps can hack your Facebook — delete them now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 October 22 Meta has identified over 400 malicious apps on the Play Store and App Store in this year alone that are capable of stealing your Facebook account.
Facebook Business accounts are being hijacked by malware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 October 22 The DUCKTAIL malware has been specifically designed to hijack Facebook Business accounts from unsuspecting users.
This insidious malware is hijacking Facebook accounts — protect yourself now By Anthony Spadafora published 17 October 22 The Ducktail malware has been rewritten and is now being used to target ordinary Facebook users in addition to Facebook Business accounts.
Chrome and Android are killing passwords with Passkeys — and you can try it now By Anthony Spadafora published 14 October 22 Google is bringing passkey support to Android and Chrome to get around the shortcomings of traditional passwords and two-factor authentication.
WhatsApp clones are malware in disguise — here’s how to stay safe By Tom Pritchard published 14 October 22 Two WhatsApp clones have been caught out as malware in disguise, so make sure you know how to stay safe.
New Meta Quest Pro report raises serious privacy concerns — here’s why By Anthony Spadafora published 14 October 22 The Meta Quest Pro features new eye and face tracking features which mean this high-end VR headset will collect even more of your personal data.
Apple, Google and Microsoft team up to kill off passwords By Richard Priday last updated 13 October 22 Over the next year, your Apple, Google and Microsoft devices will have more passwordless sign-in options available as they increase their support for the FIDO standard.
Over 400 malware apps dodged app store privacy checks, Meta warns By Chiara Castro published 11 October 22 vpn From photo editors to VPNs, Meta found over 400 malicious applications designed to steal users' Facebook credentials.
Over 1 million Facebook users' passwords compromised — what to do now By Andy Sansom published 10 October 22 Meta has found that over 400 apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play are phishing scams designed to steal your Facebook login details.
That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 October 22 Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.
Google Chrome 104 fixes serious security issues — update right now By Rory Mellon last updated 7 October 22 The latest Google Chrome update fixes a host of security flaws — including an exploit that has been indenfitied in the wild.
PSA: Patch and restart Google Chrome right now By Alan Martin last updated 7 October 22 Google patches Chrome to block zero-day vulnerability, but fortunately updating your browser is pretty straightforward.
New email scam pretends to be from your boss — and it's scary effective By Tom Pritchard published 6 October 22 Watch out for email threads from your boss about transferring money, because it's likely a scam.
Dangerous new Android malware steals your data — and spies on your conversations By Anthony Spadafora published 5 October 22 The RatMilad spyware is being distributed by a fake Android phone spoofing app used to get verified on social media.
Italian spyware used to hack into iPhones and Android phones — are you at risk? By Sanjana Prakash last updated 5 October 22 Google has claimed that an Italian based firm’s spyware tools were used to hack into Android and Apple phones in Italy and Kazakhstan.
Dangerous Predator spyware hits Android phones — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 October 22 Google has shined light on a new spyware developed to target Android smartphones using zero-day vulnerabilities.
Password-stealing Erbium malware is spreading fast — and loved by cybercriminals By Anthony Spadafora last updated 4 October 22 Erbium is a new password-stealing malware offered as a service to cybercriminals that’s quickly gaining popularity.
WhatsApp hit by two zero-day flaws — update the app now By Tom Pritchard last updated 4 October 22 Make sure you update your WhatsApp, otherwise you could be putting yourself at risk.
IRS just issued a warning over this texting scam — watch out By Anthony Spadafora last updated 4 October 22 The IRS is warning U.S. taxpayers about a recent surge in tax-related SMS phishing scams, which aim to steal your financial and personal information.
This new iOS tool could be a malware nightmare for iPhone users — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 4 October 22 TrollStore allows iPhone users to install modified apps without jailbreaking their devices. But the sideloading tool could be used to spread malware and other viruses.
New Chrome extension rules could hobble ad blockers By Tony Polanco last updated 3 October 22 Chrome browser extensions falling under the existing browser framework will stop working in January 2023, which could nuke many ad blockers.
3 ways scammers are trying to trick you on social media By Anthony Spadafora last updated 29 September 22 From fake login pages to copyright violation notices, scammers employ all manner of tricks to steal your account details on social media.
FBI warns of government-impersonation scams — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 29 September 22 The FBI issued a public-service announcement regarding scam callers who pretend to be government officials but want you to pay fines or provide sensitive information immediately.
Stimulus check scam can steal your info — avoid this now By Paul Wagenseil last updated 29 September 22 A new scam pretends to be a stimulus-check notification from the IRS, but it really just wants to steal your password and Social Security number.
Android and iOS adware apps downloaded 13 million times — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 28 September 22 Adware apps can bombard you with mobile ads and clicking on them could lead to your smartphone getting infected with malware.
Look out — this Windows 11 installer is really malware By Paul Wagenseil last updated 27 September 22 Watch out for websites offering Windows 11 installations, because they might just be harboring the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware.
Hackers just hijacked 2K’s support site to spread malware to gamers By Anthony Spadafora last updated 27 September 22 Fake support tickets that appear to come from 2K are being used by hackers to infect gamers with malware and steal their passwords.
Macs under attack from Windows malware — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 27 September 22 The notorious FormBook Trojan has mutated into a new form called XLoader that also attacks Macs, Israeli security firm Check Point reported.