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This Android malware can record your calls, hijack your phone — check for these 3 apps
By Sean Riley published
Daam Android! Back at it again with the malware
60 popular malware-infected apps can stalk you via GPS data — got 'em on your phone?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
The McAfee Mobile Research Team found that more than 60 Google Play apps are infected with malware that can unveil users' sensitive data.
Adobe Reader flaw leaves macOS and Windows vulnerable to hackers — update now!
By Sean Riley published
Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and more are impacted by at least 56 vulnerabilities including some that leave macOS and Windows systems vulnerable to remote code execution by hackers.
Apple patch fixes two actively exploited security issues for iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks — how to download it now
By Sean Riley published
Don't skip this update!
"Chat GPT" scam extension stole Facebook data from up to 9,000 users
By Claire Tabari published
FakeGPT should be a lesson to us all
iPhone PIN scam could spread to Android — how to protect your Google account
By Sean Riley published
A popular iPhone PIN scam could also prove disastrous for Android owners by allowing thieves easy access to the owners Google account, but here's how to protect yourself.
How to find and remove stalkerware on iPhone — protect your privacy
By Sean Riley published
Protect yourself from digital stalking
Best password managers of 2024
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Password managers are not only among the safest ways to keep all your online accounts secure, but they also save you from one of the most annoying predicaments in the world: forgetting your password.
Norton breach exposes users' personal data and passwords — how to avoid being next
By Sean Riley published
Another credential-stuffing attack highlights the need for password managers
3 Android apps are stealing banking info via screen recording — remove them ASAP before you're next
By Kimberly Gedeon published
Cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric discovered five Android apps masquerading as legitimate services, but underneath the sheep's clothing are wolves preying on users' hard-earned money.
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