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AI-powered tax scams are here - how to stay safe from deepfakes, phishing and more this tax season
By Amber Bouman published
Tax season is almost here and this year there have been warnings about new AI-powered scams in addition to phishing and impersonation attacks.

Your Social Security number is a literal gold mine for scammers and identity thieves — here’s how to keep it safe
By John Brandon published
A valid Social Security number can be invaluable for identity thieves but these tips can help keep yours from falling into the wrong hands.

New Mac attack is tricking users into thinking their computer is locked — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
This dangerous new phishing scam is trying to trick you into handing over your Apple ID and password.

These Amazon Spring deals are slashing up to 80% off my favorite antivirus programs
By Amber Bouman published
These antivirus deals will help protect your PC all year long. Here are my top picks in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

Half a million teachers hit in major data breach with SSNs, financial data and more exposed — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Pennsylvania State Education Association is warning teachers and others working in education that their personal and financial data may have been stolen by hackers.

The best encrypted messaging apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman, Nicholas Fearn last updated
The best encrypted messaging apps for Android and iOS can stop third-parties from reading your conversations.

FBI issues warning to millions of Americans to avoid these websites that can steal your passwords and banking info
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe.

Dangerous new password-stealing trojan automatically reinstalls itself on infected PCs
By Amber Bouman published
The StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to hide on your PC while stealing crypto, passwords and sensitive data.
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