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New sextortion scam combines stolen data to target victims directly
By Olivia Powell published
Scammers are attempting to extort victims by using their stolen data to claim they have been surveilling them
Don't lose trust after data breaches – 4 tips to keep your data safe
By Olivia Powell published
The four best ways to protect your personal information online, from masked emails to fake identities.
What is Proton Scribe?
By Olivia Powell published
Proton has introduced an AI-powered writing assistant to its privacy-focused offering – but is it any good?
Will the CEO's arrest mean the end of Telegram? 3 alternatives to the secure messaging app
By Olivia Powell published
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has been arrested as part of an investigation, with some charges related to indecent images of children.
Think tap to pay is safer? New Android malware uses stolen NFC data to drain your accounts
By Anthony Spadafora published
The newly discovered NGate malware uses a malicious app to relay payment data from a victim’s phone to hackers.
Hackers can steal your credit card details in the real world — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
From credit card skimmers to POS malware, there are plenty of ways hackers can steal your credit card data in the real world.
New macOS malware poses as legitimate apps to steal passwords and personal data — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Security researchers issue public warning about Cthulhu Stealer, a malware-as-a-service sold cheaply to criminals looking to target macOS users
Billons of Chrome users at risk from hacker attacks — severe flaw exploited
By Scott Younker published
Google has fixed a high-severity Chrome flaw that has been actively exploited in the wild by hackers.
Use Word, Excel or other Microsoft Office apps on macOS? Hackers can exploit these new flaws to spy on your Mac
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s office software for macOS that can be abused by hackers to spy on you through your Mac.
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