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Cyber experts warn of new Google Chrome, Microsoft Word money-stealing malware
June 19, 2024 | 9:38amIt poses to be fake updates in internet browsers like Chrome and mimics programs like Microsoft Word — all to coerce users into downloading a harmful series of code.
'Sydney Sweeney leak' searches on X are met with spam, not supposed topless photos
March 11, 2024 | 5:43pmInstead of intrusive pictures, searches for the trending topic on turned up sites with links containing malicious adware that hijacks browsers.
Why you shouldn't charge your phone at airport kiosks: 5 malware mistakes while traveling
January 15, 2024 | 9:06amHave no fear. When your batteries hit the low point in your travels, follow these rules to keep you and your family malware-free.
Smartphone users warned to delete these 17 dangerous apps before it's too late
January 2, 2024 | 3:00pmHere's how to avoid an app-ocalypse.
Android malware hacks fingerprint protections and steals banking PIN
December 31, 2023 | 10:41amThe Chameleon banking malware attack is back with even sneakier ways to break into your Android.
Apple users warned about fake update that steals money, passwords
November 28, 2023 | 1:41pmThe ClearFake scam, which infects computers with Atomic Stealer malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
Beware: how online scammers are taking advantage of 'Barbie' mania
July 24, 2023 | 5:24pmStealing the digits on people's plastic, it ain't fantastic.
Meta says ChatGPT-related malware is rising: 'The new crypto'
May 4, 2023 | 1:25pmLawmakers have flagged the tools as likely to make online disinformation campaigns easier to propagate.
Justice Department seizes website of major ransomware gang
January 26, 2023 | 11:29amThe FBI has seized the website of a prolific ransomware gang that has heavily targeted hospitals and other healthcare providers.
Android malware that steals passwords puts billions of users at risk
May 28, 2022 | 2:36pmA dangerous new malware that targets Android devices has been uncovered by cybersecurity experts.
Retired nurse loses $43K life savings on bitcoin scam: 'This is organized crime'
April 13, 2022 | 1:57pmExperts stress that there's never a good reason to send your money directly to a third party or anyone you don't know. "Zero percent of the time is that legitimate."
Ukrainian government computer systems infected with malware: Microsoft
January 16, 2022 | 9:55amMicrosoft in a blog post late Saturday said the malware was disguised to resemble ransomware and was first detected on Thursday as part of a massive cyber incursion.
How to know if you're being stalked online or are just paranoid
November 8, 2021 | 1:50pmIt’s tough to trust Big Tech companies. They’re the same ones that tell you smart speakers aren’t always listening; they’re just listening for the wake word.
Computer a mess? Your 5-step quick plan to clean it up
October 25, 2021 | 5:01pmDigital junk piles up too quickly. Look no further than your phone and all those blurry photos and old screenshots in your gallery. What you don't see are the invasive...
'Squid Game' apps are infecting devices with malware viruses: report
October 25, 2021 | 9:45amWith the "Squid Game" craze sweeping the globe, cybercriminals are scrambling to cash in on unsuspecting fans of Netflix's hyper-violent Korean hit series.
Who is Rodney Joffe, aka 'Tech Executive-1' in Durham indictment?
September 30, 2021 | 9:48pmRodney Joffe is the person referred to as "Tech Executive-1" in Michael Sussman's indictment for allegedly lying to the FBI.
White House working to 'respond' to massive ransomware attack
July 4, 2021 | 9:58pmA massive ransomware attack that affected thousands of victims continued to cause chaos on Sunday as the White House pledged “full resources” to probe the breach.
Unintended rideshare: Peloton hackers can reportedly spy on you
June 16, 2021 | 11:45amPeloton bikes are vulnerable to malware attacks that could enable creeps to spy on riders through their webcams, according to a report. Software security company McAfee said hackers could potentially...
Russia denies involvement in cyberattack that shut down Colonial Pipeline
May 11, 2021 | 2:48pmThe FBI blamed a criminal gang of hackers known as "DarkSide" for launching ransomware against the Alpharetta, Ga.-based Colonial Pipeline Co. and crippling some of its computer systems on Friday.
Second hacking group suspected in massive attack
December 22, 2020 | 3:53pmThere may be another group of hackers at work in the wake of the devastating SolarWinds attack. A Microsoft blog hints at a second hacking attempt not related to the initial hack of the SolarWinds software. ...