“I sent you an email from your email account,” sextortion scam claims
In a new version of the old “Hello pervert” emails, scammers are relying on classic email spoofing techniques to try and convince victims that they…
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Hertz data breach caused by CL0P ransomware attack on vendor
The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, is sending breach notifications to customers who may have had their name, contact information,…
Meta slurps up EU user data for AI training
European Facebook users have so far avoided having their public posts used to train parent company Meta’s AI model. That’s about to change, the company…
No, it’s not OK to delete that new inetpub folder
In a new update for the guide concerning CVE-2025-21204 Microsoft told users they need the new inetpub folder for protection. As part of April’s patch…
Malwarebytes named “Best Antivirus Software” and “Best Malware Removal Service”
Horn tooting time: We’re excited to say we’ve earned a coveted spot in PCMag’s “Best Antivirus Software for 2025” list, and been recognized as the…
The Pall Mall Pact and why it matters
The US State Department reportedly plans to sign an international agreement designed to govern the use of commercial spyware known as the Pall Mall Pact.…
Child predators are lurking on dating apps, warns report
Using a dating app? Beware of your potential partner’s motives. A report from Edinburgh University warns that child abusers are using these apps to find…
Your 23andMe genetic data could be bought by China, senator warns
Senator Cassidy, the chair of the US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has expressed concerns about foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party,…
WhatsApp for Windows vulnerable to attacks. Update now!
In a security advisory, Meta has disclosed a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to run arbitrary code on a user’s system that existed in all…
Man accused of using keylogger to spy on colleagues, log in to their personal accounts and watch them at home
When you next type something sensitive on your computer keyboard, be sure that no-one else is watching. A recent case of alleged cyber-voyeurism shows how…
72% of people are worried their data is being misused by the government, and that’s not all…
Bad vibes are big news in privacy right now, with the public feeling isolated in securing their sensitive information from companies, governments, AI models, and…
Tax deadline threat: QuickBooks phishing scam exploits Google Ads
The pressure of the looming tax filing deadline (April 15th in the US) can make anyone rush online tasks. Cybercriminals are acutely aware of this…