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This Mac malware just got a major upgrade which makes it even harder to delete — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The hackers behind the infamous Atomic Stealer have added a new component to the malware that allows it to maintain persistence on infected Macs.

More than 1,200 fake Amazon sites pop up ahead of Prime Day — avoid getting scammed
By Amber Bouman published
Phishing sites trying to capitalize on Amazon Prime Day have been popping up all over the internet to coincide with the big sales event.

I tried 3 AI-powered scam detectors to help keep me safe online — and there's a clear winner
By Brian Nadel published
Online scams are everywhere you look and keep getting worse which is why cybersecurity companies are turning to AI to spot them before they can fool you.

Hidden cameras in hotels and Airbnbs are more common than you think — 5 ways to protect your privacy
By Kaycee Hill published
Check for hidden cameras in hotel rooms and vacation rentals using simple techniques to protect your privacy.

The best iPad VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.

Catwatchful child monitoring app is actually spyware that leaked user data online — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Designed to operate invisibly in the background this stalkerware is a security risk that just became a data breach

6 million hit in major airline data breach — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
A major airline has experienced a customer data breach that affects 6 million people but fortunately no financial data was exposed.

Over half a million people impacted by major data breach — full names, SSNs, financial data and more exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
Kelly Benefits has revealed that the cyberattack it experienced last year is even worse than previously thought with more than half a million people affected.

FBI warns scammers are posing as fraud investigators to steal sensitive healthcare info — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are impersonating healthcare insurers and their respective fraud investigators in a major phishing campaign designed to steal sensitive personal and financial data.
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