Google Chrome security flaw could impact billions of users — update right now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 January 23 A recently patched security flaw in Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers could give hackers access to your sensitive files.
Google Chrome could get a powerful extension and privacy upgrade By Tom Pritchard published 16 January 23 An upcoming Google Chrome feature could let you disable extensions on a site by site basis.
Hackers using Google Ads to steal your info and drain your accounts — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 12 January 23 Cybercriminals are now using fake ads to trick users trying to download popular software into installing the Rhadamanthys infostealer on their PCs.
This Last of Us scam steals banking info and infects gaming PCs with malware By Anthony Spadafora published 12 January 23 Cybercriminals are using activation codes for The Last of Us on PC as a lure to steal banking information and infect gamers with malware.
Older apps could be putting your smartphone at risk — here’s why By Anthony Spadafora published 11 January 23 Apps that haven’t been updated in a long time are more likely to contain security flaws that can put both your security and privacy at risk. Here's what you can do about it.
Apple hit with class-action lawsuits over privacy settings — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 10 January 23 Apple is facing two class-action lawsuits after researchers found that first-party apps are sending analytics data back to the company, even with iPhone Analytics disabled.
This fake Pokémon NFT game gives hackers full access to your computer By Anthony Spadafora published 9 January 23 Cybercriminals are using the lure of a Pokémon NFT card game to trick users into giving them complete access to their PCs.
Ring Always Home Cam drone: What is it, and how to sign up for an invitation By Mike Prospero last updated 6 January 23 Ring's newest home security camera can fly to the source of trouble
Macs are under attack from this Windows malware — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 6 January 23 Mac users are currently being targeted in a new malware campaign that overwrites their documents and uses them to spread the Dridex malware.
This Android malware is spreading like wildfire after going open source – how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 5 January 23 Cybercriminals are using CypherRat’s to create malicious apps after the malware’s source code was posted online by its creator.
Hackers are using one of Microsoft’s own tools to spread malware – what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 4 January 23 Windows Problem Reporting is a tool from Microsoft that ships with Windows which is now being used by unknown hackers to spread the Pupy RAT malware.
Downloading files from HTTP sites soon won’t be possible in Chrome — why it matters By Anthony Spadafora published 3 January 23 Google is making Chrome even more secure by preventing users from downloading potentially insecure files from sites using HTTP instead of HTTPS.
All the best holiday VPN deals to protect your brand new tech By Mo Harber-Lamond published 25 December 22 vpn Whether the kids got a new tablet or you treated yourself to a new gaming PC, protecting it with a VPN is the best way to stay safe over the holidays.
Signal vs. Telegram: Which encrypted messaging app wins? By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 December 22 Signal and Telegram are both popular choices for encrypted messaging but which one is right for your needs?
LastPass hack was even worse than originally reported – should you delete your account? By Anthony Spadafora published 23 December 22 LastPass has revealed that the attacker who breached its systems back in August was also able to access its cloud storage using stolen employee credentials.
The FBI now recommends using an ad blocker — here’s why By Anthony Spadafora published 22 December 22 Fake ads in search results are tricking users into visiting phishing sites or downloading malware which is why the FBI now recommends using an ad blocker.
Godfather malware is draining banking and crypto accounts — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 21 December 22 The Godfather malware is active in 16 countries and can steal data from more than 400 different banking and crypto apps.
This severe macOS flaw could let malware run on your Mac — update right now By Anthony Spadafora published 20 December 22 Microsoft’s security researchers have discovered a severe flaw in Apple’s Gatekeeper that can be exploited to run malware on vulnerable Macs.
Christmas scammers are impersonating Netflix, Lowe’s and more — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 19 December 22 Scammers are targeting last-minute holiday shoppers with Christmas-themed spam emails designed to steal their data and their credit card information.
Gmail is getting end-to-end encryption for the web — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 19 December 22 Google is bringing end-to-end encryption to Gmail on the web to provide additional security for your emails and any attachments they might contain.
Forget AI art — AI-powered cyberattacks are what we should be worried about By Anthony Spadafora published 19 December 22 AI-generated art may be the talk of the town but AI-powered cyberattacks have a much higher chance of disrupting society as a whole.
FuboTV blames World Cup streaming issues on cyberattack - what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 15 December 22 FuboTV experienced a major outage caused by a targeted cyberattack during the World Cup semifinal which left fans unable to watch France vs Morocoo.
Apple patches urgent iOS zero-day flaw — update your iPhone now By Malcolm McMillan published 14 December 22 iOS devices might not be the only Apple devices affected
Thousands of iOS and Android users have been tracked by this stalkerware app – how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 14 December 22 Stalkerware apps invade your privacy and security but new research shows they are also riddled with security flaws that can expose victim data.
New bill could ban TikTok in the US — here’s what we know By Malcolm McMillan published 13 December 22 Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced bills today to restrict the activities of Chinese-owned social media apps such as TikTok.
Uber hit by new data breach — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 12 December 22 Uber has fallen victim to a new data breach in which a cybercriminal leaked internal company documents on a popular hacking forum.
Don’t fall for these holiday scams – get your last minute shopping done safely By Anthony Spadafora published 11 December 22 From failed delivery notices to direct deposit scams trying to steal your year-end bonus, these are the ways scammers are targeting shoppers ahead of the holidays.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 was just hacked in 55 seconds — yikes By Anthony Spadafora published 9 December 22 Samsung’s flagship smartphone the Galaxy S22 was hacked four times at the recent Pwn2Own hacking competition.
Apple brings end-to-end encryption to iCloud with Advanced Data Protection By Anthony Spadafora published 8 December 22 Advanced Data Protection for iCloud is set to roll out to users in the U.S. by the end of the year. It will reach the rest of the world in early 2023. Here's what it means for your iCloud data.
Hackers have developed a clever new way to add malware to Android apps By Anthony Spadafora published 8 December 22 Zombinder is a new dark web platform hackers have begun using to add malware to legitimate Android apps.
