Macs under threat from malicious ads spreading malware — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora published 6 September 23 A new version of the Atomic Stealer malware specifically designed for Mac is being spread through malicious ads on Google Search.
Millions at risk from actively exploited Android zero-day — update right now By Anthony Spadafora published 6 September 23 Google has released its latest round of monthly Android security updates which patch this zero-day and critical flaws.
These Asus routers are vulnerable to remote code execution flaws — update right now By Anthony Spadafora published 5 September 23 Popular Asus gaming routers can be hijacked by hackers thanks to three remote code execution vulnerabilities but there are already firmware updates to fix them.
7 million people exposed in massive Freecycle data breach — what to do now By Anthony Spadafora published 5 September 23 Freecycle has been hit by a data breach in which hackers stole usernames and email addresses but not payment information.
I use this trick to hide my Wi-Fi network from everyone — here’s how to do it By Brian Nadel published 4 September 23 Creating a hidden Wi-Fi network can make it harder for hackers and others to try and break into your router.
Fake Signal and Telegram apps sneak malware into thousands of Android phones — delete these right now By Alyse Stanley published 1 September 23 Hackers disguise Android malware as apps related to Signal and Telegram to stealthily auto-link accounts and snoop on users' conversations.
Danger: This Android malware can unlock your phone and drain your bank account By Anthony Spadafora published 30 August 23 Hackers have created a new Android malware called MMRat which can steal data from your smartphone in the background including when it’s locked.
Hackers are now hiding malicious Word documents in PDFs — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora published 29 August 23 By hiding malicious documents inside of PDFs, hackers are giving their malware a better chance of evading detection by security software.
1.2 million people hit by meal service data breach — what to do now By Anthony Spadafora published 28 August 23 Mom’s Meals customers and employees had their personal and financial information stolen by hackers after a ransomware attack.
This mysterious new malware uses Wi-Fi networks to give hackers your exact location By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 August 23 A new Wi-Fi scanning malware has left researchers baffled as it collects loads of data with no easy way for the hackers behind it to make money.
Millions of Duolingo users at risk from targeted phishing attacks — see if you're affected By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 August 23 Duolingo users need to be extra careful when checking their inboxes, as hackers have scraped and then sold off their personal data from the service.
These smart bulbs can be hacked to steal your Wi-Fi password — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 August 23 Several serious flaws have been discovered in TP-Link’s Tapo smart bulbs and app but the company is already taking steps to fix them.
This notorious Mac malware has resurfaced as an office productivity app — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora last updated 22 August 23 Hackers have created a new version of the XLoader malware that can run natively on Macs and they’re using a fake productivity app to distribute it.
Thousands of Android malware apps use stealthy APKs to bypass security, study finds By Alyse Stanley published 19 August 23 A new type of Android malware hides itself from antivirus software with an unusual anti-analysis method.
Google Chrome is getting a big security upgrade to protect you from malicious extensions By Anthony Spadafora last updated 21 August 23 Google’s Safety Check feature in Chrome will soon warn you about browser extensions that have become dangerous.
Stop using Control Center on your iPhone to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi — here’s why By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 August 23 Apple’s Control Center lets you toggle off various features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but they actually remain on unless you head to the Settings app instead.
FBI just issued warning over new hacker scam — don’t fall for this By Anthony Spadafora last updated 17 August 23 The FBI is warning that hackers are now tricking users into installing beta-testing apps in order to steal their cash.
Researcher claims Mac's malware-flagging tool is 'trivially easy' to bypass By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 August 23 Apple added Background Task Manager to macOS last year but a security researcher has now shed light on some serious flaws in the tool.
This popular Mac utility is now effectively malware — delete it right now By Anthony Spadafora last updated 10 August 23 NightOwl used to be the best way to use dark mode on macOS but it’s now adds your Mac to what is basically a botnet.
How to set up Gmail two-factor authentication By David Crookes published 10 August 23 Learn how to set up Gmail two-factor authentication and make it harder for hackers to attack your account