Hacking Group Steals Trump Mobile Customer Data…Again

Trump Mobile is facing another cybersecurity headache after hackers claimed to have stolen personal information belonging to 3,615 people. The reportedly exposed records include names, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and order details. Even people who started signing up but never completed the process may be affected. The incident follows a separate data exposure acknowledged in May, and one in September. If you provided information to Trump Mobile, learn what may have been exposed, how criminals could use it, and what you can do to protect yourself from follow-up scams. READ FULL STORY

Fake Update Ads Steal Your Passwords

We know the cyber-cheats are always out there using every trick in the book to steal our money, identities and whatever else they can get their hands on. So, the next time you’re alerted to a software update, especially one appearing in an online ad, it’s time to step back and take a closer look before tapping “Download.” A latest malvertising campaign lures users into downloading a fake software update. The now custom, improved malware is being used at this very moment and surely will continue doing damage well into the new year. READ FULL STORY

AI Voice Scams Are Here And Working

Scammers of all kinds are finding artificial intelligence (AI) an immensely helpful tool. In particular, they are having serious success with AI-enabled voice swindles. It only takes three seconds to clone a person’s voice and use it for a variety of scams, including a distressed “impostor” phone call to family or friends, to put these scams in motion. Knowing this, the more you can help keep out of the grips of AI voice-cloning scams with financial rip-off consequences. READ FULL STORY

Overlays For Androids For Criminal Convenience

Android Overlays are a powerful feature in the Android operating system. Theses allow apps to display content over other apps or over the system user interfaces. Ultimately this results in the user experience being more, well, user-friendly. So why is it important? This is useful in many ways, such as for displaying persistent notifications, those cheeky Android chat heads that float around the screen, or for using accessibility features. But those handy capabilities can also be misused by cybercriminals to create deceptive interfaces, tricking you. READ FULL STORY

What Everyday Internet Users Need to Know About the PHP Alert

A recently disclosed internet security flaw has cybersecurity experts on high alert, and it could put personal information at risk if website owners fail to act. The problem involves PHP, behind-the-scenes software used to run a huge portion of the internet’s websites. Researchers warn that criminals could exploit the weaknesses to break into vulnerable websites, potentially exposing sensitive information or taking control of affected systems. While the issue sounds technical, protecting yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. READ FULL STORY

Your FI’s Weak Link: Hackers Just Pick Up the Phone and Ask

You might expect hackers targeting some of America's biggest financial companies to use sophisticated malware, complicated exploits, and all sorts of high-tech wizardry. Instead, some are simply picking up the phone. Google security researchers recently uncovered a campaign in which criminals called employees at major financial and investment firms, pretending to be IT support. The goal was to convince employees to hand over login information and authentication codes. It worked well enough that dozens of prominent financial organizations were targeted. And if it works on Wall Street, you can bet the same basic trick will eventually be aimed at the rest of us. READ FULL STORY

Money Mule Scams Are More Common Than You Would Expect

A money mule scam is when someone sends money to you and asks you to send a portion of it to someone else. They often ask you to use gift cards or wire transfers. The money they are providing you is likely stolen. Drug trafficking and human tracking are also common sources of the money, and they're lying about the reason they need you to send it. The relationship, job, prize or other reason they use is not real and they are only using you to launder money.  READ FULL STORY

Think Paying the Ransom Ends the Nightmare? Think Again

When ransomware criminals demand payment, many victims hope paying will make the problem disappear. New research suggests the opposite may be true. According to Proofpoint's 2026 AI-Era Ransomware Report, more than one-third of organizations that paid a ransom were later hit with another extortion demand. The findings reinforce what cybersecurity experts have warned for years: Paying cybercriminals offers no guarantee you'll get your data back, and it may paint an even bigger target on your back for future attacks. READ FULL STORY

Smooth-talking Hackers Charm Their Way Into Apollo Global Management

When you think about a cyberattack against a $900 billion investment company, you might picture sophisticated hackers exploiting some obscure computer vulnerability. That's not what happened at Apollo Global Management. Attackers used social engineering to gain access to the company's cloud systems, potentially exposing names, dates of birth, addresses, contact information and Social Security numbers. The incident is part of a broader campaign targeting financial companies, and it offers an important lesson for all of us: sometimes the easiest way into a well-protected computer system is simply convincing someone to open the door. READ FULL STORY

Your Hotel's Wi-Fi May Be Working Against You

Hotel Wi-Fi has always come with a little baggage. Now there is another reason to be careful. ReliaQuest has uncovered a campaign in which attackers are taking control of Wi-Fi equipment at hotels, conference centers, and other public venues, then quietly redirecting guests to fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The scary part? You may not click a phishing email, download an attachment, or do anything obviously wrong. Simply connecting to the Wi-Fi could put your work account in the crosshairs. READ FULL STORY

Storing Passwords In Your Browser…It’s Convenient, BUT Very Risky Too

Most of us know that password fatigue can lead to security mishaps and that creating a safe and secure entrance into our personal or work accounts can be a real challenge. Fortunately, security experts also know that safe password use has long been a problem, one that can lead to epic malware infections like ransomware, banking trojans, and more. Popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera offer the option to store passwords for you, but hackers using the malware “RedLine Stealer” can hijack those stored passwords in a heartbeat. READ FULL STORY

Keep Track Of Common UPS Scams

With the popularity of online shopping, we all are getting packages delivered to our doors. While perusing the UPS website for important tracking information on a package I was expecting, I noticed there is an entire web page devoted to combatting fraud with regard to the shipment of UPS packages. We're sharing them with you too, as these types of scams are happening more and more these days, and with the impending holiday shopping season nearly upon us, they will most definitely increase in volume. READ FULL STORY