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1 billion personal records exposed in massive new data leak — full names, addresses, phone numbers and more
By Anthony Spadafora published
Security researchers have discovered a database online with troves of personal data from the US, Canada, Australia and dozens of countries around the world.

Multiple Android devices found to have dangerous built-in backdoor: how to know if yours is safe
By Scott Younker last updated
A new Android malware was found to be pre-installed on some budget Android phones and tablets by security researchers.

300,000+ Chrome users installed these malicious extensions posing as AI assistants — delete them right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Unsuspecting Chrome users put their browsing data at risk by installing these 30 extensions which promised quick access to AI but were really after their passwords, emails and other data.

How did the FBI get Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest camera footage if it was disabled — and what does it mean for your privacy?
By Anthony Spadafora published
Nancy Gutherie didn’t have a Nest Aware subscription but Google was still able to recover surveillance footage, raising serious concerns about how security cameras could put your privacy at risk.

A new spyware called ZeroDayRat can take over your iPhone or Android via text — here is how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
From hijacking your accounts to tracking your every move in real-time

I visited a VPN data center – here's what I learned
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Above all else, it was *hot*

How to protect your child online
By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Cyber security Tom's Guide experts present you with the top software to keep your child safe online

Massive government tech data breach expands to more than 25 million more Americans a year after it was discovered
By Scott Younker published
A massive data breach at the government tech firm Conduent extends across multiple states and may affect more people than initially disclosed.
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