This iPhone attack can fool you into thinking it’s in Lockdown Mode — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 5 December 23 Apple’s Lockdown Mode is essentially useless if your iPhone has already been compromised by malware.
12 million at risk from predatory Android apps — avoid these like the plague By Anthony Spadafora published 5 December 23 Malicious loan apps are becoming more popular as scammers try to lure in potential victims by giving them quick loans right from their phones.
Hackers have found a sneaky new way to spy on your iPhone — here’s how By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 December 23 Hackers have devised a new way to access your iPhone and capture everything you type including your private messages, browsing history and even your passwords.
The best ad blockers in 2023 By John Corpuz last updated 5 December 23 The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.
The Flipper Zero has gotten a bad rap but I love this little hacking tool By Anthony Spadafora published 4 December 23 The Flipper Zero has made the news for its use in Bluetooth spamming attacks but I’ve had a glimpse of just how much more it can do.
This Google Pixel feature warns you about incoming disasters — enable it now to save your life By Emma Street published 2 December 23 Discover the steps to activating Crisis alerts on your Pixel phone.
Apple issues emergency security updates for iPhones and Macs — protect yourself now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 1 December 23 Apple has once again released emergency security updates for iPhones, Macs and iPads to keep its users safe from hackers.
Your Amazon Echo Show can be used as a secret security camera — here’s how to set it up By Rachael Phillips published 1 December 23 Keep your home safe and secure by using your Echo Show as a security camera and with this guide, we will show you how to set it up.
Dollar Tree data breach exposes names, birthdates and SSNs of almost 2 million people — what to do next By Anthony Spadafora last updated 30 November 23 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar employees had their personal data exposed as the result of a security incident at a third-party service provider used by the discount store chain.
Google Chrome just got an emergency security update — install it right now By Anthony Spadafora published 29 November 23 Google has released an emergency security update for Chrome to address a serious zero-day flaw that’s being actively exploited by hackers in the wild.
34 million Americans were scammed last Black Friday — how to shop safely this year By Anthony Spadafora published 22 November 23 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals offer plenty of discounts but if you’re not shopping safely, scammers could ruin the holidays for you and your family.
Hackers now spreading Mac malware via fake browser updates — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 22 November 23 Mac users need to be on the lookout for fake browser updates as hackers are now using them to spread malware just like on PC.
Best home security cameras in 2023: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models By Mike Prospero last updated 20 November 23 Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
Huge healthcare data breach leaks full names, SSNs and more of 9 million patients — what to do now By Anthony Spadafora published 15 November 23 A cyberattack against a popular medical transcription company has led to the personal information of almost 9 million patients being exposed online.
Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know By Alyse Stanley published 13 November 23 Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.
Google goes on the attack against Bard malware — here's how to protect yourself By Anthony Spadafora published 13 November 23 Scammers love impersonating Google Bard and other AI tools online, but Google is taking the fight to them in court with new lawsuits.
Hackers have found an insidious way to attack you with malware — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 9 November 23 Malicious ads continue to be a nuisance online and clicking on one could leave your PC with a nasty malware infection.
The best internet security suites in 2023 By Anthony Spadafora last updated 8 November 23 The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.
Google Calendar now being targeted by hackers — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 7 November 23 Hackers have figured out how to use Google Calendar events as command-and-control infrastructure for their attacks.
New Android malware dropper sneaks past Google — protect yourself now By Anthony Spadafora published 6 November 23 The SecuriDropper malware dropper can bypass Android’s Restricted Settings security feature to sideload malware onto your smartphone.