Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dangerous new malware campaign is targeting Mac users worldwide. Security researchers at CrowdStrike uncovered Shamos, a new variant of the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), developed by a cybercriminal group called COOKIE SPIDER. The attack relies on ClickFix tactics, where victims searching for Mac troubleshooting help are…

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Columbia University recently confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised personal, financial, and health-related information tied to students, applicants, and employees. The victims include current and former students, employees, and applicants. Notifications to affected individuals began on August 7 and are continuing on a rolling basis. Columbia, one…

Don’t use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Home Wi-Fi networks are the backbone of how most people get online, connecting laptops, phones, smart TVs and more. When properly secured, they offer a convenient and private way to browse the internet, stream content and work from home. But “private” doesn’t always mean “safe.” Wi-Fi security…

The truth behind those mysterious shipment emails in your inbox

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over the past year, more people have reported receiving order shipment emails for purchases they never made. These messages usually come from legitimate retailers, often sportswear brands or electronics stores, and contain real tracking numbers and delivery details. The products are being shipped to different names at…

Nearly a million patients hit by DaVita dialysis ransomware attack

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Healthcare institutions have become a favorite target for bad actors, largely because of how easy they make it for attackers. In June, researchers discovered a healthcare data breach that exposed the personal information of around 8 million patients. All of this information was publicly accessible online without…

Allianz Life Insurance data breach exposes 1.4 million Americans

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals are always looking for new companies to attack, and the insurance industry seems to be a favorite. Insurance companies are lucrative targets because of the vast amounts of personal, financial and medical information they collect and store. Only recently, U.S. insurance giant American Family Life Assurance…

How to tell if your Samsung Galaxy tablet has been hacked

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tablets aren’t just for streaming and strolling anymore. For many people, they serve as a digital wallet, photo album, document hub and even a mobile office. That’s especially true for Samsung Galaxy tablets, which offer powerful features and device sync capabilities that make them incredibly convenient and,…