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Commercial spyware — what it is, how it infiltrates devices, what it can do once inside, and how to defend against it.

SIM swap fraud is back in vogue. We explain what it is, the danger it poses to organizations, and how to guard against such attacks.

What’s the easiest way to hack a WPA2-protected wireless network? Using PMKID interception. Here’s how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself.

We explain what a pig butchering scam is: how it works, why it’s dangerous, and how to protect yourself from it.

Another celebration… for scammers. How cybercriminals scam women ahead of March 8.

VoltSchemer attacks on wireless Qi chargers using modified power sources can “fry” smartphones and other devices, as well as issue commands to voice assistants.

A look at the biggest ransomware attacks of 2023.

The KeyTrap DoS attack, which can disable DNS servers with a single malicious packet exploiting a vulnerability in DNSSEC.

Why cybercriminals want to attack PR and marketing staff and, crucially, how to protect your company from financial and reputational harm.

Online dating is great for those looking for love – but beware the risks!

One-time codes and two-factor authentication securely protect you from account theft. If you receive such a code or a request to enter it when you aren’t logging in, it may be an attempt to hack into your account.

Today we’re talking about crypto drainers — one of the most serious threats to crypto owners — and offer tips on fending it off.

Getting what you pay for: cracked macOS apps fetch malicious code from DNS records to steal crypto

Time to update Fortra GoAnywhere MFT: an exploit has been developed for a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication and create admin accounts.

Ethical hackers told 37C3 how they found a few eye-openers while breaking DRM to fix trains.

Attackers are hijacking hotel accounts on Booking.com, and stealing their clients’ banking data through its internal messaging system.

How malicious extensions steal cryptocurrency, hijack accounts in games and social networks, manipulate search results, and display intrusive ads.

A researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth protocol implementations for Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, allowing devices to be hacked remotely.

Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.

Android 13 and 14 have a feature called Restricted Settings. We explain its purpose, and how malicious applications bypass it.

Typical security issues of WordPress, and how they can be addressed to protect your website or online store from cybercriminals.