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.
The best mobile VPN apps in 2023 By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 11 May 23 VPN There are countless mobile VPN apps on the market. Many aren't worth your time, but we've rounded up the top 5 to optimize your Android or iOS smartphone with a mobile VPN.
The best encrypted messaging apps in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 10 May 23 The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.
FTC issues warning over urgent emails from PayPal — it’s a phishing scam By Anthony Spadafora published 10 May 23 The FTC is warning users about a new phishing scam that uses urgent emails from PayPal and MetaMask to trick users.
TikTok VPN: evade bans and access anywhere By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 9 May 23 VPN Skepticism of TikTok has reached an all-time high, and demand for TikTok VPN services is rapidly rising. Here are the ones we trust the most.
This new Android malware is stealing passwords and 2FA codes — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 9 May 23 The new FluHorse malware is being spread through a phishing campaign that tricks users into installing malicious apps impersonating legitimate ones.
Over 600,000 Android users infected with malware on Google Play — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 8 May 23 These malicious apps could secretly be draining your bank account by signing you up for paid subscription services against your will.
I review ID protection services and these 10 things help me secure my identity online By Brian Nadel published 8 May 23 Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft and these are the ones that work for me.
Gmail adds blue checkmarks to fight phishing and scammers — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 4 May 23 Figuring out whether someone is who they say they are will soon be even easier in Gmail thanks to Google’s new blue checkmark system.
Google’s Finder network is coming to challenge Apple’s Find My — here’s what it could do By Tom Pritchard published 4 May 23 Google's Finder Network is coming, and it could be able to locate third-party Bluetooth trackers
Get Bitdefender's new password manager for free for six months — here's how By Anthony Spadafora published 4 May 23 Bitdefender is giving free access to its password manager for six months to Tom's Guide readers to commemorate this year's World Password Day.
The best VPN for ChatGPT in 2023 By Tom Bailey last updated 3 May 23 VPN Want access to ChatGPT from anywhere – even if it's banned in your country, school or office? We got you. Here are our top five ChatGPT VPNs.
Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 3 May 23 Google is rolling out passkey support for all Google accounts to protect them against password reuse, phishing attacks and being leaked in data breaches.
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Apple and Google teaming up to prevent AirTag stalking — here's how By Anthony Spadafora published 2 May 23 Google and Apple have joined forces to create a new specification that would alert both Android and iOS users about unknown Bluetooth trackers.
35 million Android users hit with adware — delete these apps now By Anthony Spadafora published 28 April 23 Minecraft clone apps on the Play Store were found to contain adware which slows down devices and eats up data by loading ads in the background.
What is a VPN kill switch, and why do you need one? By Krishi Chowdhary published 28 April 23 vpn VPN kill switches are an essential privacy feature, and provide your first line of defense should your connection drop. Here's all you need to know.
Daam Android malware can hold your phone hostage — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 27 April 23 The Daam malware can steal sensitive data, hide from antivirus apps and even deploy ransomware on infected Android smartphones.
AI-powered thermal cameras could be used to crack your passwords — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 26 April 23 Researchers have combined thermal cameras and AI to crack passwords based on where a user touches their keyboard and even their smartphone’s screen.
EvilExtractor malware can steal passwords and hold your Windows PC for ransom — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 26 April 23 Hackers are now using the EvilExtractor malware in phishing campaigns designed to steal passwords and other sensitive data from Windows PCs.
Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 25 April 23 State-sponsored hackers are targeting vulnerable Macs in their cyberattacks with a new malware strain called RustBucket.
Hackers are using this new Gmail scam to steal your personal data — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 24 April 23 Hackers are impersonating Google Search in a new phishing scam to steal personal and financial data from unsuspecting users.
iPhone thieves are locking owners out of their devices — what you need to know By Jeff Parsons published 21 April 23 Thieves are using the iPhone's recovery key to lock victims out of their Apple account with devastating consequences
iOS 16’s Lockdown Mode can stop targeted cyber attacks By Tom Pritchard published 20 April 23 Your iPhone's Lockdown Mode now has proven protection against cyber attacks, say researchers.
Dangerous Chrome zero-day exploit discovered — update your browser now By Malcolm McMillan published 19 April 23 Google has discovered and patched a dangerous zero-day exploit in Chrome. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.