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Apple Find My hack turns any Bluetooth device into a secret AirTag — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's Find My network has a huge flaw that could violate your privacy — without the usual anti-stalking measures afforded to AirTags.

FTC rules Avast customers entitled to $16.5 million settlement — how to claim your share
By Amber Bouman published
Avast customers may be entitled to a share of a $16.5 million settlement. Here's how to make your claim.

This Android banking trojan steals passwords to take over your accounts — and all it takes is a single text message
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new version of a dangerous banking trojan to steal credentials and sensitive data from unsuspecting Android users.

More than 3.3 million people hit by employee screening data hack — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
The US background screening and testing company DISA has revealed it fell victim to a data breach last year.

Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.

Major Gmail change just confirmed for millions of users — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is making a big change to how authentication works in Gmail to keep you safe while also preventing cybercriminals and fraudsters from abusing its services.

Musk's DOGE faces massive backlash and 12 data privacy lawsuits — how safe is your data?
By George Phillips last updated
Elon Musk's DOGE is trying to access your sensitive data. Amid lawsuits and opposition, how safe is your personal information?

Don't click this — malicious ads impersonating Google Chrome spreading dangerous malware
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are using malicious ads to impersonate Google and deliver malware through fake Chrome downloads.

Hackers are posing as Apple and Google to infect Macs with malware — don’t fall for these fake browser updates
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Fake browser updates are an easy way to trick unsuspecting users into downloading and installing malware which is why hackers keep using them in their attacks.
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