When your email address falls into the wrong hands, not only is it inconvenient, but the consequences can be long-lasting. At best, you can get bombarded with annoying spam emails. At worst, it can trap you in a scheme to glean valuable data that can be used against you. Despite …
Read More »How scammers target you even without social media
“I don’t use Facebook. I don’t even have an email. How could scammers possibly know anything about me?” That’s the question I hear from people over 60 all the time. If you assume that by staying off social media and avoiding the internet, you’re invisible to fraudsters, think again. The …
Read More »Hackers found a way to turn off Windows Defender remotely
Most modern Windows PCs rely on Microsoft Defender as their first line of defense against malware. Over the years, it has evolved into a capable and often underrated antivirus that blocks a wide range of threats. But a hacker group has found a way to abuse a legitimate Intel CPU …
Read More »Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection
We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you …
Read More »Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day threat
Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses. Because zero-day threats strike …
Read More »How to spot and stop AI phishing scams
Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, like AI-powered exoskeletons, can lighten heavy loads and improve performance. But it’s …
Read More »Don't fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data
Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers’ attention. Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain …
Read More »Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot
In 2025, it feels like cybercriminals are winning while the world’s biggest data hoarders are losing. One by one, global giants are admitting they’ve been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior. The latest company to report …
Read More »AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch
A new cybersecurity warning reveals how hackers briefly weaponized ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool. The attack, called ShadowLeak, allowed them to steal Gmail data through a single invisible prompt — no clicks, no downloads and no user action required. Researchers at Radware discovered the zero-click vulnerability in June 2025. OpenAI patched …
Read More »Former Google CEO warns AI systems can be hacked to become extremely dangerous weapons
Artificial intelligence may be smarter than ever, but that power could be turned against us. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is sounding the alarm, warning that AI systems can be hacked and retrained in ways that make them dangerous. Speaking at the Sifted Summit 2025 in London, Schmidt explained that …
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