FBI issues warning over deepfake AI nudes being used for sextortion scams By Anthony Spadafora published 8 June 23 Hackers have begun taking ordinary pictures from social media and turning them into deepfaked nudes to blackmail people online.
Over 60,000 compromised Android apps found spreading adware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 7 June 23 More than 60,000 adware apps have been discovered that target Android users searching for popular apps online.
Chrome zero-day bug patched after hackers used it in their attacks — update your browser now By Anthony Spadafora published 6 June 23 Google is urging Chrome users to update their browsers now after a new zero-day flaw has been discovered that hackers are actively exploiting in their attacks.
Hackers are using pictures to trick you into clicking on phishing links — Don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 June 23 Hackers have begun adding malicious links to large, promotional images inside their phishing emails in order to get unsuspecting users to click on them.
Android apps with 30 million downloads contain SpinOk Android malware — delete these now By Anthony Spadafora published 5 June 23 Even more Android apps containing the SpinOK malware, which can spy on you and steal your passwords, have been discovered on the Play Store.
Google Workspace exploit could let hackers steal your files without leaving any trace By Tom Pritchard published 5 June 23 Google Workspace has a flaw that lets hackers get away without leaving any evidence, and that's a big problem.
Over 400 million infected with Android spyware — delete these apps right now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 2 June 23 Android apps with over 400 million combined downloads contain a new malware strain distributed as a tool for advertisers.
This macOS flaw lets hackers install 'undeletable' malware on your Mac — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 31 May 23 Apple has patched a new macOS flaw called Migraine after it was discovered by security researchers from Microsoft.
I just tested this ultra-secure USB flash drive and now I feel like a spy By Anthony Spadafora published 28 May 23 Kingston’s IronKey Keypad 200 is an ultra-secure USB flash drive that requires you to unlock it using a PIN each time you want to use it.
The pros and cons of using a free VPN By Krishi Chowdhary published 27 May 23 vpn Free VPNs are convenient, but are they worth it? Here, we run down the pros and cons of using free providers to help you choose what's right for you.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review By Kelly Woo last updated 26 May 23 Editor's Choice The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has head-to-toe video, so you can finally see the packages on your stoop
What is a Double VPN and how does it work? By Krishi Chowdhary published 26 May 23 vpn Having a VPN that offers Double VPN is great if you're looking for the ultimate in protection. Here's all you need to know.
ChatGPT is being used to create malware — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 25 May 23 Hackers are already abusing ChatGPT to create new malware samples. It's a problem that's only likely going to get worse.
'Look who died' scam is making the rounds on Facebook — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 Scammers are messaging unsuspecting users on Facebook while pretending to be a friend with a new scam designed to steal their accounts.
Debt collector breach exposes financial data of 1.1 million Americans — see if you’re affected By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 The debt collector NCB has disclosed that hackers breached its systems though they also gained access to Bank of America and TD Bank customer data.
Don’t let your phone get infected with the AhRat malware — delete this screen recorder app now By Anthony Spadafora published 24 May 23 A screen recorder app that used to be legitimate has turned malicious and is now infecting users with dangerous malware.
VPN logging policies: what you should look for By Krishi Chowdhary published 24 May 23 vpn Your VPN's logging policy is one of the most important parts of its privacy suite. Make sure you know what to look for before you buy.
Understanding VPN protocols: OpenVPN, L2TP, WireGuard & more By Krishi Chowdhary published 23 May 23 vpn Every VPN uses a protocol to encrypt your data, but there are a number of options – good and bad – to choose from. Here's our full rundown.
Your iPhone could soon allow you to verify who you're texting with in iOS 16.6 — here’s how By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 May 23 Apple is reportedly testing out its new iMessage Contact Key Verification security feature in the iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 betas.
Don’t buy these Android TV boxes — they come pre-loaded with malware By Nick Pino published 22 May 23 If you bought a budget Android TV box from Amazon recently, you need to read this as it may have come pre-loaded with malware.
Apple issues urgent fix to block zero-day attacks — update your iPhone and Mac now By Anthony Spadafora published 19 May 23 Apple has patched three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been used by hackers to launch attacks against iPhones, Macs and the company’s other devices.
Cyberstalkers are using this Windows 11 tool to track iPhone users — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 18 May 23 Being able to use iMessage on Windows is great, but Microsoft’s Phone Link app could be used to spy on your iPhone if you’re not careful.
New DarkBert AI was trained using dark web data from hackers and cybercriminals By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 DarkBERT is a new AI language model that was trained exclusively on data from the dark web and it’s already outperforming other large language models.
Your Google account could get deleted — here’s why By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 17 May 23 Got an inactive Google account? You might want to log in or lose it.
Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 23 Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.
Macs are under attack from this cybersecurity tool — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 16 May 23 Hackers are using an open-source port of the cybersecurity tool Cobalt Strike to launch attacks against unsuspecting Mac users.
Super Mario Bros. Movie downloads are infecting pirates with malware By Anthony Spadafora published 15 May 23 Hackers often use popular movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a means of infecting unsuspecting users with malware.
Toyota exposed car location data of 2 million drivers for 10 years — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Toyota has disclosed a data breach after a misconfiguration in its cloud environment could have allowed anyone to access car location data without a password.
Intel Boot Guard keys leak as a result of MSI data breach — what this means for you By Anthony Spadafora published 12 May 23 Intel is investigating claims that its Intel Boot Guard private keys were leaked following a data breach at MSI earlier this year.
Google is bringing this once paid security feature to Gmail for free — and you can try it soon By Anthony Spadafora published 11 May 23 Google is bringing Google One’s dark web report to Gmail for free but only U.S. users will be able to try out the feature when it rolls out in the coming weeks.
