Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaos The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025
This Android spyware is posing as an antivirus app to steal your photos and passwords — how to stay safe This fake 'antivirus' app is just a front for spyware designed to go after the sensitive personal and financial data on your Android phone. Tom’s Guide · Aug 13, 2025
Passwords Under Threat As Tech Giants Seek Tougher Security Fingerprints, access keys and facial recognition are putting a new squeeze on passwords as the traditional computer security method -- but also running into public hesitancy. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
Russian-Linked Hackers Are Exploiting a WinRAR Flaw — Here’s How to Stay Safe A critical flaw in WinRAR (CVE-2025-8088) is under active attack by Russian-linked hackers. Update to version 7.13 now as WinRAR won't do it for you Windows Central · Aug 12, 2025
National Public Data is giving out your address and phone number — here's how to stop them National Public Data has new owners but is still providing your personal information for free online. Tom’s Guide · Aug 12, 2025
I’m a security editor and this is one security rule I never break If there's one rule that I'll never ever break as a security editor, it's this one. Tom’s Guide · Aug 12, 2025
1.4 million customers exposed in Allianz life insurance data breach — what to do now Allianz Life Insurance has revealed that it recently feel victim to a data breach in which the personal information of the majority of its customers was exposed. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2025
What Happens When You Use the Same Password for Everything You Own? We all have too many passwords. It’s tempting to use the same one for every account. It’s easy to remember, and you don’t have to reset your password every time you forget. But using the same password for everything you own is risky. It can cost you money, privacy, and… Budget and the Bees · Aug 10, 2025
Revealed: oligarchs spied on UK lawyers who ran Serious Fraud Office cases The Guardian has obtained surveillance images taken by hired spies whose goal is said to have been identifying sources and gaining ‘leverage’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
8 Email Habits That Make You a Target for Identity Theft After 40 Once you hit your 40s, chances are you’ve got a solid online footprint, a decent credit score, and a lot to protect—which makes you the perfect target for identity thieves. And while many people assume it’s shopping sites or social media that pose the biggest risk, your inbox may be… The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 9, 2025
10 Phishing Scheme Red Flags That Fool Even Savvy Account Holders Phishing schemes are everywhere. Even people who know the risks can get caught. Cybercriminals keep getting smarter, and their tricks are harder to spot. You might think you’re too careful to fall for a scam, but phishing attacks are designed to fool even the most alert account holders. These scams… The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 9, 2025
Almost 900,000 students and alumni hit in major college data breach — financial-aid info, Social Security numbers and more exposed A data breach at Columbia University has exposed the personal information of nearly 870,000 people including current students and likely alumni too. Tom’s Guide · Aug 8, 2025
Google's Data Breach: Cyber Disaster in the Making as Salesforce Hack Sparks Concern Google's Salesforce breach by ShinyHunters in June 2025 exposed business info via voice phishing. International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2025
France's Third-Biggest Mobile Network Hacked: Bouygues Telecom Cyberattack Exposes 6.4M Bank Accounts and Personal Data Bouygues Telecom confirms a massive cyberattack exposing bank and personal data of 6.4 million users, raising serious security and transparency concerns. International Business Times UK · Aug 7, 2025
Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 7, 2025 7 Smart Home Features That Help Burglars—Not You The idea behind smart homes sounds bulletproof—automated locks, voice-controlled assistants, remote security cameras, and devices that run your house like clockwork. But convenience has a catch. The more doors you open for yourself digitally, the more you might be opening for someone else—without knowing it.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 UK now ranks third in the world for cyber attacks, report says Online threats are increasing ‘not only in number but also in complexity’, researchers warn
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Tom’s Guide · Aug 5, 2025 Over 900,000 hit in massive healthcare data breach — names, addresses and Social Security numbers exposed online DaVita fell victim to a cyberattack back in March of this year during which time hackers gained unauthorized access to its servers.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 5, 2025 Why Placing Smart Speakers Near Windows Could Invite Audio Hijacks Smart speakers are designed for convenience, but they can also be a silent liability. These voice-activated devices respond to spoken commands, making them incredibly useful—but also potentially vulnerable. When placed near windows, smart speakers become easier targets for outside interference.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2025 'Dating has never felt more unsafe': How the Tea app hack exposed the very issue it was built to solve An app built to protect women has been targeted in a terrifying revenge attack — underscoring just how unsafe dating is in the process. So where can we go from here? Katie Strick reports
Tom’s Guide · Aug 4, 2025 200,000 passwords, credit card data and more stolen by this dangerous new malware — how to stay safe Hackers are using a new info-stealing malware strain to steal sensitive personal and financial data right from your browser.
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Australia, Indonesia urged to deepen ties amid threats Australia and Indonesia should take their relationship to the next level to combat a trio of key threats, with the aim to include other nations in the region.
Tom’s Guide · Aug 4, 2025 Email security features are being hijacked to steal Microsoft 365 logins — what you need to know Hackers are abusing link-wrapping services to add links to phishing pages in what appear to be official emails.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 4, 2025 Why Throwing Out a Broken Smart Device Could Lead to Identity Theft A cracked smartphone, a dead smart speaker, or a glitchy fitness tracker might seem like nothing more than digital junk. But tossing these devices in the trash or even recycling bin could quietly hand cybercriminals the keys to a treasure trove of personal data.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 4, 2025 How a Cable Box in a Motel Can Give Hackers Access to Your Streaming Logins In the age of smart everything, even the cable box in a motel room can become a digital Trojan horse. Most travelers don’t think twice before logging into Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+ on a hotel TV, assuming it’s just a harmless convenience. But what they don’t see is that many…