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Chrome extensions with 4 million installs are putting your privacy at risk — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Browser extensions let you customize and add new features to Google Chrome but these 35 unlisted ones require sensitive permissions that could put your privacy at risk.

Hackers are using fake Google Play Store pages to infect Android phones with a dangerous trojan — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
A new SpyNote malware campaign has been discovered online targeting Android users via fake Google Play Store pages.

Windows PCs under threat from zero-day flaw used in ransomware attacks — update your computer right now
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft has revealed that a recently patched Windows zero-day flaw was used to spread malware and launch ransomware attacks.

Scammers are impersonating QuickBooks in last-minute tax phishing scam — and it's stealing financial data
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are abusing Google Ads to send unsuspecting tax filers to fake login pages designed to steal their sensitive personal and financial information.

Microsoft just patched 134 Windows security flaws including a zero-day used by hackers — update your PC right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft has released its Patch Tuesday updates for this month which fix 134 Windows security flaws including an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.

Google just patched two critical Android zero-days exploited by hackers — update your phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google has released its security updates for April 2025 which contain fixes and patches for 62 vulnerabilities found in Android.

FBI issues serious warning to iPhone and Android users — stop answering these calls ASAP
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Phantom hacker scams rely on multiple imposters posing as tech support, bank and government representatives to con potential victims out of their hard-earned cash.

T-Mobile is starting to send out data breach settlement payments for up to $25K — see if you qualify
By Amber Bouman published
T-Mobile customers affected by a 2021 data breach should be receiving their settlement checks this month.
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