Here’s how cybercriminals go after YouTube channels and use them as conduits for fraud – and what you should watch out for when watching videos on the platform. As one of today’s most popular social media platforms, YouTube is often in the crosshairs of cybercriminals who exploit it to peddle scams and distribute malware. The lures … More Hijacked: How hacked YouTube channels spread scams and malware
With powerful AI, it doesn’t take much to fake a person virtually, and while there are some limitations, voice-cloning can have some dangerous consequences. Late one night, while mindlessly scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon a video that shed light on a disturbing scam utilizing voice AI platforms. It revealed the potential abuse of this … More The grand theft of voice: The concept of a virtual kidnap
By spotting these early warning signs of identity theft, you can minimize the impact on you and your family. We’re all spending more of our time online. Last year, US adults spent one hour more per day on digital activities across all of their devices than they did in 2019. By the end of 2022, we may … More 5 warning signs your identity has been stolen
Attackers could have exploited the flaw to steal victims’ login credentials or install malware on their devices. Mozilla has patched a security flaw that could allow cybercriminals to hijack all vulnerable Firefox for Android browsers running on devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The vulnerability could be abused by black hats to force users … More Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi‑Fi
Tech titans and prominent politicians among victims of a sprawling hack that Twitter says leveraged its internal tools. Twitter is reeling from what is arguably the biggest security breach in its history after the accounts of a long list of high-profile figures – including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos … More High‑profile Twitter accounts hacked to promote Bitcoin scam
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