If you use Google Meet, you may be at risk to a new malicious pop-up attack. A newly identified scam, ClickFix, is a stark reminder that social engineering tactics are still alive and thriving. This threat doesn’t need AI to work; it just needs your trust and a few keyboard shortcuts. What Is ClickFix? ClickFix… Read more »
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Are Google’s AI Overviews Putting Your Privacy at Risk?
Google’s new AI Overviews feature is designed to give quick, AI-generated answers to your search queries. While it might seem helpful, it also raises some serious data privacy concerns. How It Works When you search with Google while signed into your account, AI Overviews use your query to generate a summary. But here’s the catch:… Read more »
Hackers Can Buy Your Password for Just $81
It might surprise you to hear this, but your email, social media, and bank passwords could be floating around the dark web right now—and criminals can buy them for less than the cost of a dinner out. Yep, just $81 a week is all it takes for cybercriminals to subscribe to a stream of stolen… Read more »
How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Files in Windows
We’ve all been there—you delete a file, thinking you don’t need it, only to realize minutes (or days) later that it was actually important. The good news? If you’re using a Windows PC, there’s a good chance you can get that file back. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you recover accidentally deleted files in… Read more »
2.5 Million Dangerous Apps Installed Monthly
A new and serious threat to Android users has been uncovered, and it’s spreading fast. According to a recent report by Integral Ad Science, as many as 2.5 million malicious Android apps are being installed every month, tricking users and hijacking their devices in the background — all while appearing perfectly safe. What’s Happening? This… Read more »
Watch Out for Real ID Scams
If you’re planning to fly within the U.S. or visit a federal building, starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. But as that deadline approaches, scammers are on the move. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. What is a REAL ID? The REAL ID… Read more »
Picking the Right Password Manager for Your Organization
Do you use sticky notes, spreadsheets, or memory to remember your passwords at work? If you do, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, it’s a bad and potentially dangerous habit, that could leave your information vulnerable to cybercriminals and prying eyes. That’s where password managers come in. But with so many options on the market, how do… Read more »
Think You’re Safe in Gmail? Think Again
Despite Google’s strong security, a new phishing scam is slipping through. It’s a reminder that no one is fully safe from cyber threats. The Subpoena Gmail Attack: What Happened? Attackers sent emails from what looked like a real Google address — no-reply@google.com — claiming a subpoena required Google to release your account data. The email… Read more »
Still Using Windows 10? A New Malware Can Steal Your Passwords—and Wipe Out Your System
If you’re still using Windows 10, here’s something you really need to know: Microsoft is ending security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025. That means no more protection from new threats. And unfortunately, one of those threats is already impacting users who haven’t made the switch. A newly upgraded malware called Neptune RAT is… Read more »
Is Your Oracle Cloud Account at Risk? Here’s What You Need to Do
Picture this: You start your day only to discover that your work or personal cloud account has been breached. Your passwords? Compromised. Your sensitive data? In the hands of cybercriminals. This is the alarming scenario security experts are cautioning against, as more reports emerge about a potential Oracle Cloud breach—despite Oracle’s strong denials. Regardless of… Read more »
