It’s about time. On Tuesday, Google announced it will now allow U.S. users to change their Google Account username without opening a new account or losing access to their data. Translation: you’re no longer stuck with a regrettable early aughts account name, looking at you, slackerboy666, kandyraver69. and chewbacca_is_my_stock_broker. It seems the feature is long … Read more
These sex toy shoppers are f—ked. X-rated accessories maker Tenga informed customers earlier this month of a data breach that likely included their names, email addresses and past order details, TechCrunch has reported. “An unauthorized party gained access to the professional email account of one of our employees,” Tenga Store USA wrote in the memo. … Read more
Your iPhone calendar used to remind you about dentist appointments and dinner reservations. Now? It might be screaming that you’ve “won a prize” — or worse, that your device is infected and your bank account is toast. Welcome to the latest digital headache: a calendar con that’s turning Apple users’ schedules into spam central, per … Read more
Scan and be scammed. Officials are warning about a rise in “quishing attacks,” whereby con artists use nefarious QR codes that direct smartphone users to malicious sites that steal personal information. QR codes have become common at places such as restaurants, where customers use their smartphones to scan the code to both pay and peruse … Read more
If you call a major airline with details about a bomb on board a plane, the reaction will be swift. Such was the case on August 24, 2014. American Airlines flight 362, going from Dallas to San Diego, was diverted to Phoenix by US Air Force jets after word came of an alleged explosive on … Read more
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Apple users are being urged to update their devices ASAP after cyber sleuths uncovered a major flaw that could let hackers get into their gadgets. What’s being called “AirBorne” allows hackers to deploy malware, snoop on your private data, or even eavesdrop on your conversations when connected to the same WiFi network as your devices, … Read more
Hackers are turning inboxes into danger zones. Google has issued an urgent warning to its 3 billion Gmail users after confirming a “sophisticated” phishing scam targeting unsuspecting emailers — and the cyber crooks are so sneaky, even seasoned techies are falling for it. Developer Nick Johnson sounded the alarm on social media — after nearly getting … Read more
It’s a photo no-go. Catching a flight to a picture-perfect paradise sounds like a dream — but it could become a cybersecurity nightmare the second you share a snapshot of your plane ticket online. “Stop doing this with your boarding pass or you’re going to get in a lot of trouble,” advised Eunice, a travel … Read more
Googling seems harmless, but what you google may actually put you at risk of falling victim to a hacker. Cybersecurity experts have revealed common words and phrases you should never Google if you want to avoid being hacked. This comes after cybersecurity company SOPHOS issued an urgent warning on its website, asking people not to … Read more
Apple has released new guidance for iPhone users amid an alarming uptick in deceptive phishing scams. The ploys occur when hackers “use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details,” according to the tech giant. Typically, scams come under the guise of emails imitating real companies, fake popup ads, and convincing phone calls … Read more
Talk about a software bug. A tech expert discovered “an unusually ‘scary’ vulnerability” in the Apple Vision Pro headset which lets hackers flood your virtual reality with spiders, bats and other spooky terrors. In other words, while sitting calmly in your living room with the headgear on, an army of arachnids may pop out of … Read more
A terrifying and extremely advanced cyberattack has impacted iPhone users from at least 92 countries, including India, Reuters reported. Parent company Apple warned targeted users in an email that hackers aimed to “remotely compromise the iPhone” and updated its guidance about these cases of highly sophisticated device infiltration Wednesday. Called “mercenary attacks,” they actually don’t … Read more
This mom isn’t playin’ around. Kelly Medina Enos, a mom of two and UK media personality, is sharing a “really scary” cautionary tale about a toy she bought for her 4-year-old son, George. Enos claims that somehow a “fully-grown man” hijacked the walkie-talkie she ordered on Amazon. “Basically they aren’t a safe childs toy IMO. … Read more
Too much information. Eliana Shiloh, a cybersecurity expert who goes by @elshiloh on TikTok, revealed Instagram’s latest “Get to Know Me” trend, which exposes answers to security questions. “If you guys did that Instagram trend with all the questions, literally delete that s–t right now,” Shiloh said in the clip uploaded online with 1.5 million views. … Read more
It’s one of the most terrifying events imaginable. There have been over 50 recent reports of frightening cyberattacks that have altered planes’ in-flight GPS, leading to what experts described as “critical navigation failures” onboard the aircraft. More frightening still, industry leaders thought that this type of hacking was not possible and are at a loss … Read more
Josh Seiter, “The Bachelorette” alum who claims a hacker got into his Instagram account Monday and falsely declared him dead, is denying an allegation that he faked his own “death.” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Monica Beverly Hillz made the accusation to Entertainment Weekly while claiming she recently dated Seiter. “Me and Monica hung out a … Read more
Dead wrong? The world is collectively breathing a sigh of relief upon hearing the news that 14-year-old influencer Lil Tay is actually alive after an Instagram post announced her death Wednesday. But social media savages are sharpening their virtual pitchforks and knives in fury over what some are calling a “publicity stunt” allegedly orchestrated by … Read more
Cars are getting smarter — which threatens to make drivers more vulnerable to hackers. This means both that hackers can potentially remotely control your vehicle’s systems, and also access your personal information. A smartphone can produce up to 3 gigabytes of data per hour. Recently manufactured cars, on the other hand, can produce up to 25 … Read more
It’s time for super fans of Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny to update their passwords. A new report revealed that 300,000 passwords related to Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were at risk of getting hacked in 2022. “Passwords tied to pop culture trends also remain popular, with SpyCloud recovering over 327,000 passwords related to artists … Read more