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Phishing scam alert: This "We found your lost iPhone" text is fake and wants to steal your Apple ID
By Amber Bouman last updated
New phishing scam uses Apple's Find My feature to try and steal Apple ID credentials from people with missing or stolen iPhones.

Your personal information is everywhere online — 5 ways to start removing it from the internet
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to minimize your digital presence and protect your personal information from data collectors.

3 things you can do to be make your home more secure than the Louvre
By Amber Bouman published
It's surprisingly easy to make your home more secure than a famous museum with these three tips.

Up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners at risk after massive data breach — drivers licenses, SSNs and more exposed
By Scott Younker published
A two-week cyberattack in March of 2025 may have left millions of Hyundai and Kia owners' sensitive information risk.

Don’t fall for this – ClickFix attacks now include video instructions and can recognize your operating system
By Amber Bouman last updated
ClickFix style attacks now includes video tutorials and OS recognition in order to fool victims into downloading malware onto their computers.

YouTube’s AI-powered age verification is back — here’s what that means for you
By Josh Render published
YouTube has seemingly started the second wave of rollouts for its AI-backed age verification, and some people are not happy.

Google issues security warning for millions — AI-powered malware is here
By Scott Younker last updated
Google has warned that AI-powered malware is circulating that is virulent and harder to detect than most malware. Here's why, and what it means for you.

Over 200 malicious apps were downloaded more than 40 million times from the Google Play Store this year
By Amber Bouman last updated
Malicious apps remain one of the easiest ways for hackers to infect your devices with malware, even on first-party app stores.
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