Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid By Emily Long last updated 8 September 22 Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
Americans hit by 87 million credential-stuffing attacks daily: How to stop it By Nicholas Fearn last updated 8 September 22 As data breaches become more common, hackers are increasingly conducting credential-stuffing attacks -- and the U.S. is the biggest victim.
Your food-delivery app is under attack by hackers so here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 8 September 22 Following an FBI warning that crooks are breaking into food-delivery accounts, Tom's Guide found that most delivery apps like Seamless, DoorDash and Instacart don't offer basic account protections.
200,000 North Face user accounts hacked — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 8 September 22 North Face customers will need to change their passwords and update their payment information following a recent, large-scale credential stuffing attack.
These malicious Chrome extensions have more than 1 million users — delete them now By Rory Mellon last updated 8 September 22 McAfee has identified four Chrome extensions that are secretly installing malware — check if you've installed any of these browser add-ons right now.
Google just issued urgent security fix for Chrome — what to do now By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 5 September 22 Stop what you’re doing and get this critical Google Chrome patch now.
New Chrome malware spies on your Gmail — what to do now By Richard Priday last updated 5 September 22 The newly identified SHARPEXT malware has the ability to read and download messages and files from your Gmail account as you look at them.
Millions under threat from malicious browser extensions — what to do By Anthony Spadafora last updated 4 September 22 Malicious browser extensions mimic popular apps to insert ads, steal your credentials and more.
Beware of Google Alerts data-breach notifications -- they could be a scam By Nicholas Fearn last updated 2 September 22 Google Alerts about data breaches might be scams that send you to malicious web pages.
Possible Samsung Cloud security hole results in Korean celebrity blackmails (report) By Jesus Diaz last updated 2 September 22 An unknown security issue may be exposing Samsung Galaxy phone backups.
Samsung admits data breach following Find My Mobile fail By Michael Andronico last updated 2 September 22 Samsung has admitted that several user records were leaked following a strange Find My Mobile notification error.
TikTok bug could have let hackers take over your account — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 2 September 22 Your TikTok account could have been taken over if you clicked the wrong link. Here's what you should know.
Google Chrome 104 bug could let websites secretly alter your clipboard By Tom Pritchard published 2 September 22 Chrome 104 has a serious bug, which lets websites add stuff to your clipboard without you realizing it.
Received an email about getting verified on Instagram? It’s a phishing scam By Anthony Spadafora published 1 September 22 A new phishing campaign impersonating Instagram is stealing credentials and personal information from users trying to get verified on the platform.
Own an Insta360 camera? This flaw could let anyone access your photos and videos By Anthony Spadafora last updated 31 August 22 A security flaw in Insta360’s cameras allows anyone to access your photos and videos but they could also inject malware onto your SD card.
Powerful Mac malware can install anything — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 31 August 22 Mac information-stealing malware can now install anything and completely take over your system, reports Microsoft.
This Mac malware breaks through Apple's defenses — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 31 August 22 The latest strains of the AdLoad Mac malware punch right through Apple's built-in defenses, reports a security firm.
macOS is getting even better at scanning for malware – here’s how By Anthony Spadafora published 31 August 22 Upgrading your Mac to the latest version of macOS can help protect against malware with more frequent system scans.
Hackers trying to access LastPass accounts — what to do By Mike Prospero last updated 26 August 22 A number of LastPass users said their master passwords were compromised, but the service itself wasn't hacked.
LastPass had its source code stolen by hackers – this is why your passwords are still safe By Anthony Spadafora published 26 August 22 LastPass has confirmed that it fell victim to a data breach but customer passwords and other sensitive data were not exposed.
How private is your personal data on period-tracking apps? By Jane McGuire last updated 25 August 22 How private is your personal data on period-tracking apps? We ask a cybersecurity expert.
DuckDuckGo browser is not as private as you think — here's why By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 August 22 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for mobile blocks trackers from Google and Facebook — but not Microsoft.
Anyone can sign up for DuckDuckGo’s email privacy service — here’s how By Malcolm McMillan published 25 August 22 DuckDuckGo Email Protection allows users to block most email trackers, and it is now out of private beta and available for everyone.
Millions infected by 'auto-starting' Android malware — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 August 22 These malicious apps don’t even need to be opened to infect your smartphone with malware and fill it with ads.
Connected car apps could give hackers access to your vehicle By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 Controlling a connected car using a third-party app could put your privacy and security at risk.
Look out – this Android malware can take over your banking and crypto accounts By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 The ERMAC Android banking trojan has been upgraded with more features to make it easier to steal your credentials.
This Android malware records your screen — what you can do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 23 August 22 A new Android banking Trojan steals information by recording everything you do on screen, says a security firm.
Android 13 security feature designed to stop malware has already been bypassed By Anthony Spadafora published 23 August 22 Hackers have already come up with a clever way to get around Android 13 limiting access to accessibility services for sideloaded apps.
Apple warns of major hacking threat — update your iPhone, iPad or Mac now By Alan Martin published 19 August 22 Several iPhones, iPads and Macs all vulnerable to hack which Apple says “may have been actively exploited.”
Hundreds of millions of Android phone cameras can be hijacked by spyware By Paul Wagenseil last updated 18 August 22 Millions of Android phones are at risk of being turned into spying devices by rogue apps, researchers reveal.
