Twitter flaw could expose Android users' direct messages: What to do By Nicholas Fearn Twitter has asked many Android users to update their apps due to a flaw that might let attackers view direct messages.
This popular smart lock can be easily hacked -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn The widely sold UltraLoq smart locks could have been opened by anyone within Wi-Fi range because the parent company was leaking information over the internet, a security researcher found.
VPN security alert: 900 servers hit by huge data breach By Nicholas Fearn A hacker is offering free access to more than 900 compromised corporate VPN servers on a popular cybercriminal forum.
This VPN just received top marks for its new no-logs policy By Nicholas Fearn VPN provider HMA has received a low-risk rating from a cyber risk firm, making it one of a growing number of VPNs to be audited.
NSA: Turn off these smartphone features if you want your location to stay secret By Nicholas Fearn The NSA wants defense and national-security personnel to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on their phones, among other safeguards to maintain location privacy.
Hidden iOS 13.6 option lets you choose when to install updates: How to use it By Nicholas Fearn A hidden option in iOS 13.6 lets iPhone users download system updates automatically but install them manually.
Here's how much cybercrooks pay for your stolen personal data By Nicholas Fearn Stolen personal data can fetch up to $1,500 in hacker forums, a new study finds, with stolen bank accounts, social media logins, passports and other information all for sale.
Watch out for these fake online shopping sites, FBI warns By Nicholas Fearn As more people buy items online than ever, the FBI is warning about online shopping sites that end up scamming customers.
Buying a used smartphone could put you at risk — here's why By Nicholas Fearn A new investigation by Which? shows that pre-owned smartphones could put users at risk because the phones may be too old to get critical security updates.
Massive data breach hits 1.3 million users -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn The U.S. interior design company Havenly asks users to change their passwords after 1.3 million user records were posted on the internet.
Trump TikTok ban: President gives Microsoft 45 days to buy company By Nicholas Fearn Trump has changed his mind on banning TikTok, and has given Microsoft 45 days to complete the purchase of the Chinese viral-video app.
386 million user records stolen in data breaches — and they're being given away for free By Nicholas Fearn A notorious hacker is giving away 386 million personal user records stolen from 18 different companies, including Microsoft, HomeChef, Promo.com, Mathway, Chatbooks, Dave and Wattpad.
WhatsApp hack targets prominent politician -- what you need to know By Nicholas Fearn WhatsApp confirmed that a leader of the Catalan campaign for independence from Spain had his phone targeted by spyware in 2019.
10 billion records, including personal details, exposed by unsecured databases By Nicholas Fearn NordPass has found unsecured databases from 20 countries across the globe, with emails, phone numbers and login information all up for grabs.
50 million OKCupid users at risk due to security flaws — what to do now By Nicholas Fearn Several flaws have been found in OkCupid's website and apps that could have let hackers access personal data such as profiles, messages and sexual orientation.
North Korean hackers create ransomware to steal your cash By Nicholas Fearn The infamous North Korean Lazarus hacking group has developed its own ransomware to steal huge sums, according to Kaspersky researchers.
Malicious Android apps affect 3.5 million users — what to do By Nicholas Fearn Security researchers say 29 Android apps found in the Google Play store bombarded users with out-of-context adverts and were hard to uninstall.
Disney, Microsoft, Nintendo and 50 more hit by massive source code leak [updated] By Nicholas Fearn More than 50 of the world's biggest companies, including Disney, Microsoft and Nintendo, have had software source code published online.
7.5 million users hit in Dave.com financial-service data breach: What to do By Nicholas Fearn More than 7.5 million users have been affected by a data breach at online-banking service Dave.com.
Mac users targeted by cryptocurrency scam -- what to do now By Nicholas Fearn Legitimate Mac cryptocurrency-trading software has been used to create four fake applications out to steal your virtual cash.
Nasty Android malware attacks Facebook, Gmail and more -- what to do By Nicholas Fearn A dangerous new Trojan can steal account and credit card info from more than 300 Android apps, researchers warn.
Walmart customer? You may be due a $750 payout following an alleged data breach By Nicholas Fearn Walmart joins a host of well-known names that have faced lawsuits as a result of California’s strict new privacy laws.
This 'secure' chat app spies on its users -- what you need to know By Nicholas Fearn Politically motivated hackers in the Middle East have created a fully functional Android chat app that secretly spies on its users.
MGM Resorts data breach grows to potentially 142 million people, hacker claims By Nicholas Fearn As many as 142 million people may have lost personal information in a previously reported data breach at the MGM Resorts casino-and-hotel company.
Wells Fargo bans TikTok from company phones — here's why By Nicholas Fearn Wells Fargo has asked employees to stop using TikTok on company-owned phones due to security worries.
