Malicious Fonts Could Hijack Your Apple Device—Update Now!

Apple recently released urgent security updates for all iPhone users, who are strongly urged to update immediately. Both iOS 26.0.1 and iOS 18.7.1 (the latest versions) address a serious security flaw that could allow hackers to compromise your device simply by tricking you into viewing malicious content. The vulnerability exists in Apple's system for processing fonts. This security hole means that opening an email, document, or even visiting a website containing a specially crafted malicious font could corrupt your phone's memory or crash apps unexpectedly. READ FULL STORY

Hackers Drain DaVita--Sensitive Patient Data Leaked in Mega Breach

Kidney-Dialysis company, DaVita, just learned the hard way what happens when ransomware gangs come knocking. Between March 24 and April 12, 2025, hackers broke into the lab systems, decrypted files, and snatched a massive trove of data before anyone could kick them out. DaVita says patient care wasn’t interrupted, but the backend chaos was another story. So far, there are 2.7 million confirmed victims. That's a lot of info that's up for grabs now. READ FULL STORY

TSA Joins FBI in Warning: Don’t Get ‘Juice-Jacked’ at Airport USB Ports

Travelers, beware: Several government agencies, including the FBI, FCC, and TSA warn that public USB charging ports—especially in airports—could be rigged for “juice-jacking,” a scam that steals your data or installs malware while you charge. Skip the risk and follow some simple advice from TSA and experts in the cybersecurity world. Otherwise, that quick top-up before your well-deserved vacation could turn into a wily hacker’s payday. READ FULL STORY

Before You Unsubscribe, Know This First

Bad actors are everywhere these days, and now they’re behind the latest “unsubscribe” email phishing scam. We all know how invasive spam emails are, and keeping them from flooding your inbox is but a dream. And now, clicking the unsubscribe button is a devious way to infect your device with malware.  Hackers are now setting up bogus “Unsubscribe” buttons that can really frustrate you. Fortunately, there is some help. Here’s what you need to know. READ FULL STORY

Are You A Money Mule? What You Need To Know

Criminals of all kinds traffic in stolen money and need middlemen to relocate the funds. From romance scams to phishing attacks and more, there’s plenty of fraudsters with hijacked money needing laundering—and that’s where money mules come in handy. Unfortunately, sometimes those people are unaware of what they are doing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be punished for it. Check out the red flags of avoiding becoming a money mule—and a criminal. READ FULL STORY

Experts Warn: Malvertising on the Rise

The name is short for malicious advertising, but malvertising’s long record of infecting devices is growing fast. Last fall, Malwarebytes found month-to-month, a 42% increase in malvertising in the U.S. It’s a strong message that users need to be hyper-aware of these aggressive and hazardous online ads. Cybercriminals use malvertising to download malicious code onto a device. Once a device is infected, any number of cyberattacks can happen. READ FULL STORY

Spotlight on Retirement Scams: $3.4 Billion and Counting

Maybe this year is the year you will retire from the daily grind of working for a living. For many online scammers, those in retirement are a target ripe for the picking. The FBI reports retirees aged 60 years and older in the United States lost over $3.4 billion to scammers in 2023. This signifies an 11% increase from the year before. Here’s a closer look at common retirement scams and how to know one when you see one…before it’s too late. READ FULL STORY

As Interest Rates Drop, Real Estate Scams Rise

With interest rates dropping, real estate activity is likely to see a major bump according to those who study it. Unfortunately, scammers are also gearing up to take advantage of the increase in home sales and refinancing. Real estate scams tied to cybersecurity are some of the most financially devastating of them—and they often target buyers right as they’re preparing to close on their dream home. Look out for the signs and scams and avoid having this happen to you. READ FULL STORY

Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads

Users that are searching for popular software have recently become the targets of malvertising which leverages Google Ads to install Trojan versions of Raccoon Stealer and Vidar. These malware versions are sneakily hidden within Google advertising…you know; those advertisements you see on the side of your browser window or plastered all over social media. This bandit, if clicked, will then proceed to install malware on your device. Guardio Labs has dubbed this "MasquerAd." Clever, isn't it? READ FULL STORY

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

Keeping a lookout for suspicious emails has become a daily consequence of our cyber lives. Phishing emails are notorious for having malicious attachments and opening them is a sure way to compromise your device and its data. These attachments are full of malware, ready and waiting to infect your system with a simple click. Make no mistake, any attachment in a questionable email can be dangerous. However, researchers at F-Secure found that some of this year’s biggest email spam campaigns used particular types of malicious attachments more than others. READ FULL STORY

Is Sideloading Worth The Risk Of Downloading Malware?

It’s been well-known that sideloading apps is a risky proposition. Just ask the 20 million Aptoide users who recently learned their personally identifiable information (PII) was posted online by a hacker. Aptoide, a popular third-party app “discovery platform” had its database hacked earlier this month. The cybercriminal behind the hack claims that in addition to the 20 million exposed data files, there’s an additional 19 million files in their possession. Whether that’s true or not remains a mystery for now, but the Aptoide incident shows (in a huge way) why app sideloading is risky at best and is not recommended by security professionals. READ FULL STORY

Know When It’s Time To Hang-Up. Don’t Fall Victim To These New Phone Scams

Just recently, it was discovered three new phone scams are making the rounds. These scams play on our fears (a scammer favorite), they’re tough to spot, and they’re after your money. It’s always smart to know how they work and when it’s time to hang up. Looking at these scams can help save you and those you know from falling victim to them. The following statistics help show the financial severity of phone scams, and who’s more likely to fall for them. READ FULL STORY