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Over 900,000 hit in massive healthcare data breach — names, addresses and Social Security numbers exposed online
By Anthony Spadafora published
DaVita fell victim to a cyberattack back in March of this year during which time hackers gained unauthorized access to its servers.

Google just fixed two high-severity Qualcomm bugs used by hackers in their attacks — update your Android phone right now
By Amber Bouman last updated
The Android August security patch fixes two Qualcomm bugs that have been exploited by hackers in the wild.

200,000 passwords, credit card data and more stolen by this dangerous new malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new info-stealing malware strain to steal sensitive personal and financial data right from your browser.

Email security features are being hijacked to steal Microsoft 365 logins — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are abusing link-wrapping services to add links to phishing pages in what appear to be official emails.

What is the most private way of verifying your age?
By Joe Chivers published
The many Online Safety Act age verification methods and how they work

It's not surprising that the Online Safety Act doesn't cover personal data safety
By Olivia Powell published
The concerns raised about personal data safety by age verification checks in the UK are not unfounded

I ditched my passwords for passkeys on these 3 popular services — and it took me less than 10 minutes
By Amber Bouman published
Switching your accounts from passwords to passkeys may sound difficult or complicated but it's surprisingly easy to do.

Microsoft's Windows Recall is reportedly still capturing passwords and Social Security numbers even after its relaunch
By Scott Younker published
Testing reveals that Microsoft's controversial Windows Recall feature is still capturing sensitive personal and financial information.
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