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How the FBI and Mandiant caught a ‘serial hacker’ who tried to fake his own death
In the early hours of January 20, 2023, a doctor’s user account logged onto the Hawaii Electronic Death Registration System […]
McAfee’s AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video’s a fake
Software developers of all stripes are looking to take advantage of the new AI capabilities of the hardware NPUs found […]
The FTC is ready to crack down on fake reviews
As someone who reviews tech products for a living, I have an entirely justified hatred for fake reviews. And fake […]
Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But as you start […]
Antidot Android banking trojan tricks users with fake Google Play updates
There is a new Android banking trojan in the town with a clever new trick. Dubbed Antidot, it masquerades itself […]
Fake web shop ring steals 850K credit card numbers
Let me tell you a quick story. I like Johnston & Murphy shoes. I’ve been trying to get this pair […]
Despite complaints, Apple hasn’t yet removed an obviously fake app pretending to be RockAuto
Apple’s App Store isn’t always as trustworthy as the company claims. The latest example comes from RockAuto, an auto parts […]
A phishing campaign is using LastPass branding, fake calls to steal passwords
LastPass users on Android and other platforms are targets of a phishing campaign combining fake customer service calls with cleverly […]
Feds bust fake antivirus sellers for support fraud
If you frequent certain portions of the internet, you’ve almost certainly seen pop-ups warning you that your PC is infested […]
