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The best identity theft protection services in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora, Amber Bouman last updated
Identity theft can take years to recover from on your own but the best identity theft protection services can help guide you through the process.

TP-Link router flaws lets botnets attack Microsoft 365 accounts — check yours now
By Amber Bouman published
Two vulnerabilities in end-of-life TP-Link routers are linked to a botnet that is being used to attack Microsoft 365 accounts.

Google just fixed 84 Android security flaws including two actively exploited zero-days — update your phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google has released its latest round of Android security patches which contain fixes for 84 high and critical severity vulnerabilities.

PayPal users under attack from sophisticated new phishing scam — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman published
A new phishing scam is targeting PayPal users with sophisticated malicious emails.

Major US delivery company hit in data breach with full names, SSNs and medical info of thousands exposed online
By Amber Bouman published
Delivery company OnTrac has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 40,000 people.

Google says claims of Gmail security warning are 'false' — here's the latest
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued a statement denying that Gmail experienced a breach or that it sent a warning to users to reset their passwords.

What to do if your email has been hacked
By Amber Bouman published
What to do when you suspect your email has been hacked.

Google issues warning to 2.5 billion Gmail users — change your password right now
By Amber Bouman published
Gmail users are being encouraged to reset their passwords after Google experienced a security breach back in June.

More than 4 million people exposed in TransUnion data breach – what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
A third-party vendor for TransUnion has suffered a data breach exposing more than 4 million of the company's clients.

Over Half a Million Hit in Major Healthcare Data Breach With SSNs, Financial Info and More Exposed — What to Do Now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Healthcare Services Group has begun notifying over 600,000 impacted individuals that their personal and financial info has been exposed following a data breach last year.
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