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16 billion password data breach hits Apple, Google, Facebook and more — LIVE updates and how to stay safe
By Darragh Murphy last updated
The latest updates on the one of the largest data breaches in history, how to find out if you're affected and how to stay safe.

AT&T users may be eligible for $177 million data breach payments — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
AT&T customers may be eligible for a portion of a $177 million settlement due to two data breaches.

This spyware is stealing photos on iPhone and Android — protect yourself now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Both iPhones and Android phones are being targeted by the SparkKitty malware which steals photos to find screenshots of crypto recovery phrases.

New FileFix attack brings ClickFix social engineering to Windows File Explorer — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer.

Over 700K people hit in major healthcare data breach — full names, SSNs, medical info and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
McLaren Health Care has been hit by hackers twice in two years, and lots of people have been affected.

7 online scams that can leave you broke, exposed, and feeling helpless — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are constantly switching up their tactics to get you to fall for their tricks, which is why knowing how to spot an online scam has never been more important.

How to avoid Airbnb and vacation booking scams — and what to do when they happen
By Amber Bouman published
Get what you paid for: a relaxing vacation and not a scam far from home.

Worried about the 16 billion data breach? I've been hacked, and this is everything I did to fix it
By James Frew published
My details were leaked in the 2013 Adobe hack, and the attackers are still trying to get in. But I learnt how to protect myself — here's how you can too.
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