This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info
People like to think that Apple’s Macs are more or less invulnerable to the assorted viruses and trojans that afflict Windows PCs, but that’s far from the truth. That’s just …
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How to password-protect an Excel file
If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel …
Court Finds That Teenage Hackers Were Central to Data Breaches of Uber, Nvidia, and Rockstar Games
It’s official: a band of British teenagers managed to hack some of the biggest companies on the planet last year, and they did it all using fairly basic hacking techniques. …
Careful — Hackers are targeting Google Bard ads for malware
As the public adjusts to trusting artificial intelligence, there also brews a perfect environment for hackers to trap internet users into downloading malware. The latest target is the Google Bard chatbot, which …
AI can now steal your passwords with almost 100% accuracy
Digital Trends Researchers at Cornell University have discovered a new way for AI tools to steal your data — keystrokes. A new research paper details an AI-driven attack that can …
Passenger Using Thrown-Out Boarding Pass Got Through Airport
Photo: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group (Getty Images) Waiting in lengthy lines to get through airport security checkpoints is one of the most frustrating aspects of passenger air travel. CLEAR offers …
In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault
It’s common knowledge — Macs are less prone to malware than their Windows counterparts. That still holds true today, but the rise of ChatGPT and other AI tools is challenging …
This PowerPoint could help hackers empty your bank account
Sora Shimazaki / Pexels With various cybersecurity threats on a constant rise, it certainly feels like dangerous malware is around every corner. This time, it found its way into PowerPoint …
The Top 10 Countries Being Bombarded by Data Breaches
Image: wk1003mike (Shutterstock) Security breaches rose by a shocking 156% globally from the first quarter of 2023 to quarter two, according to a report published by VPN service SurfShark on …
Research reveals the one place you should never buy a new phone
Tushar Mehta/Digital Trends Buying phones at an auction is a great way to save some of your hard-earned money — whether you’re looking for the best Android phones or a …