Fake calendar invites are spreading. Here’s how to remove them and prevent more
We’re seeing a surge in phishing calendar invites that users can’t delete, or that keep coming back because they sync across devices. The good news…
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Budget Samsung phones shipped with unremovable spyware, say researchers
A controversy over data-gathering software secretly installed on Samsung phones has erupted again after a new accusatory post appeared on X last week. In the…
What the Flock is happening with license plate readers?
You’re driving home after another marathon day of work and kid-shuttling, nursing a lukewarm coffee in a mug that’s trying too hard. As you turn…
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
Under the radar, Google has added features that allow Gmail to access all private messages and attachments for training its AI models. If you use…
Holiday scams 2025: These common shopping habits make you the easiest target
Every year, shoppers get faster, savvier, and more mobile. We compare prices on the go, download apps for coupons, and jump on deals before they…
Mac users warned about new DigitStealer information stealer
A new infostealer called DigitStealer is going after Mac users. It avoids detection, skips older devices, and steals files, passwords, and browser data. We break…
Attackers are using “Sneaky 2FA” to create fake sign-in windows that look real
Attackers have a new trick to steal your username and password: fake browser pop-ups that look exactly like real sign-in windows. These “Browser-in-the-Browser” attacks can…
Sharenting: are you leaving your kids’ digital footprints for scammers to find?
Let’s be real: the online world is a huge part of our kids’ lives these days. From the time they’re tiny, we share photos, moments, and milestones online—proud…
Chrome zero-day under active attack: visiting the wrong site could hijack your browser
Google has released an update for its Chrome browser that includes two security fixes. Both are classified as high severity, and one is reportedly exploited in the…
Thieves order a tasty takeout of names and addresses from DoorDash
DoorDash is known for delivering takeout food, but last month the company accidentally served up a tasty plate of personal data, too. It disclosed a…
Why it matters when your online order is drop-shipped
Online shopping has never been easier. A few clicks can get almost anything delivered straight to your door, sometimes at a surprisingly low price. But…
The price of ChatGPT’s erotic chat? $20/month and your identity
To talk dirty to ChatGPT, you may soon have to show it your driver’s license. OpenAI announced last month that ChatGPT will soon offer erotica—but…