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.
I know it’s time for an upgrade but I just can’t let go of my old OnePlus phone By Anthony Spadafora published 12 February 23 My OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren has reached its end of life but I can’t come to grips with using a phone with a notch after being spoiled by its pop-up selfie camera.
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.
Netflix series You makes digital stalking a romantic matter - spoiler alert, it's not By Chiara Castro published 10 February 23 vpn Security firm Kaspersky seeks to raise awareness on the danger of cyberstalking and stalkerware. Here's all you need to know.
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.
I’m a security editor and this is how I create strong passwords that are also easy to remember By Anthony Spadafora published 6 February 23 If you don’t want to use a password manager or a password generator, here are some tips for creating strong, complex and unique passwords on your own.
The best Valorant VPN in 2023: Use global servers and unblock VoIP anywhere By Mo Harber-Lamond published 3 February 23 VPN Can't access all the features of Valorant in your country? Simply download the best Valorant VPN to use VoIP and stay safe from DDoS attacks.
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.
The best Super Bowl VPN deals in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 8 February 23 VPN If you're outside the US, you may not be able to catch the Super Bowl without a VPN. Here are the very best Super Bowl VPN deals for 2023.
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.
Bitwarden vs LastPass: Which password manager wins? By Anthony Spadafora published 28 January 23 Bitwarden and LastPass are two of the best password managers but which one is right for you?
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.
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.
Hackers are using Microsoft OneNote files to steal your data — how to stay safe By Tom Pritchard published 23 January 23 That strange email with a OneNote file is likely to be malware, and here's how you can stay safe.
Hackers often use this clever trick to take you to phishing sites — can you spot it? By Anthony Spadafora published 23 January 23 Hackers often use look-alike domains similar to popular sites to take users to phishing sites that spread malware and steal their data.
T-Mobile suffers massive data breach that exposes personal data of 37 million customers By Anthony Spadafora published 19 January 23 T-Mobile has revealed that it recently suffered a data breach in which its customer’s personal information was obtained by hackers.
Change this iPhone setting to instantly protect your phone from thieves By Andy Sansom published 19 January 23 Prevented unwanted access to your phone's private information by disabling Control Center on your iPhone when locked
PayPal hacker attack exposes customer names and Social Security numbers — what to do now By Anthony Spadafora published 19 January 23 PayPal is sending out notifications to customers whose accounts were accessed by hackers following a large-scale credential stuffing attack late last year.
This malware collects enough info to steal your identity — and it’s hiding in downloads for popular apps By Anthony Spadafora published 18 January 23 Hackers continue to use fake ads to redirect users trying to download popular apps to phishing pages that actually spread malware.
Google Chrome security flaw could impact billions of users — update right now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 January 23 A recently patched security flaw in Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers could give hackers access to your sensitive files.