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Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.
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FBI warns scammers are using ‘free’ verification services to dupe dating app users — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Instead of traditional romance scams, scammers are now using verification services with a monthly subscription to target dating app users.
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2 million hit in massive debt collector data breach — full names, birth dates and SSNs exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt collection agency FBCS has revealed that it suffered a data breach in which hackers had unauthorized access to its network for almost two weeks.
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New 'Brokewell' Android malware can steal user data and access banking apps
By Alyse Stanley published
A new malware dubbed Brokewell tricks users into infecting their phones with fake Google Chrome updates, enabling them to spy on users and steal confidential information.
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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Microsoft account
By Josh Render published
This guide will help you set up two-factor authentication for your Microsoft account, including downloading and setting up the Microsoft Authenticator app
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TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
Could a potential TikTok ban force you to delete the app?
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Millions of Discord users being tracked by spy site — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Discord users could be at risk online after a data-scraping service was set up last year to harvest their messages and track them across the web.
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How to hide your IP address
By Olivia Powell published
A deep dive into the world of online identification and how you can mask yours
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This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.
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