Hackers Drive Off With Data of 2.9 Million Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Customers

If you own a Hyundai, Kia, or Genesis vehicle, your personal information may have been driven off with cybercriminals earlier this year. Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), the automaker’s IT services subsidiary, has confirmed a massive data breach potentially affecting up to 2.7 million customers. The exposed data includes Social Security numbers and driver’s license information—information that puts victims at high risk for identity theft. READ FULL STORY

Researcher Reveals Clickjacking Flaw That Can Spill Your Secrets

Password managers are, while not the best way, not a bad way to store all the numerous passwords you need to have these days.  However, some of the confidence in that was recently tested. At the most recent DEF CON conference, independent security researcher Marek Tóth dropped a bombshell—your trusty password manager may not be as secure as you think. A sneaky attack can trick your browser into autofilling not just usernames and passwords, but your 2FA codes, passkeys, credit card details, and personal info—all with a single click. READ FULL STORY

Your New Gig Could Be a Money Trap

Cyber crooks are turning “easy side gigs” into dangerous traps, according to Trend Micro’s new Unmasking Task Scams report. Victims are lured with small payouts for liking videos or posting reviews—“easy” gig work— to make an extra bit of cash. But then these victims are pushed to deposit money to “unlock” higher rewards—money they’ll never see again. Some scammers even pose as mentors or real companies. But there are some ways to avoid this when you’re looking for your next gig. READ FULL STORY

Has Your Email Been Hacked? Here’s How You Can Tell And What You Can Do

There are any number of signs that may give you a clue that your email has been hacked. And what do you do if it has? You may wonder what you can do if you suspect that’s the case. Let’s go over a few indicators of a compromised email box and what you can do about it, if it happens to you. Fortunately, there are some indicators for to watch out for and we can provide some suggestions on how to tell and what to do if you do think someone has been in your inbox. READ FULL STORY

Can Using The Same Password Lead To A Stolen Car?

In an age where cybercrime is increasingly sophisticated, it’s no surprise that criminals are using open-source tools to automate the process of cracking online accounts. This is especially true when it comes to mass password cracking or credential stuffing. This dangerous trend has allowed cybercriminals to make a lot of money with very little time or effort. This time, they're going after something you may not expect from cybercriminals...your vehicle! READ FULL STORY

Holiday Shopping May Be Over but the Scams Aren’t

Think the shopping season ends on December 25? Not even close. Retailers launch a whole new wave of promotions: after-holiday blowouts, New Year deals, clearance events, and anything else they can dream up to keep shoppers clicking. But while stores ramp up the marketing, cybercriminals ramp up their tricks — especially domain-jacking and typosquatting. And during this busy online shopping stretch, more people than ever are falling for them. READ FULL STORY

Got a Shiny New Connected Gadget? Do These Safety Steps First

If you unwrapped a brand-new internet-connected device this holiday season, you’re not alone. Smart gadgets, tablets, gaming systems, and home devices are hotter than ever—but before you dive in and start exploring, there are a few must-do safety steps to keep cybercrooks out of your digital space. Even if you’ve already set it up, it’s worth double-checking that you didn’t miss anything. Once you’ve checked all these boxes, enjoy your new tech with confidence—knowing you’ve taken the right steps to keep your digital world safe. READ FULL STORY

Shopping Season Cybersecurity Tips

It’s back….again! It seems like we just went through this period and it’s already time for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping again! Even for those who don’t participate in the holiday shopping season madness can find some great deals this time of year. Unfortunately, all the deals also mean the cyber thieves are lurking around trying to profit from everyone else’s holiday cheer. However, there are some things you can do to lower the risk that your payment card information is stolen. READ FULL STORY

While Charity Scams Never Take a Day Off, Giving Tuesday Brings Out the Grinches

The spirit of giving doesn’t depend on the season. However, when Giving Tuesday comes around every year, scammers are quick to jump on that bandwagon. They exploit generosity, posing as legitimate charities or creating entirely fake ones to steal money and personal information. Their tactics change, but the goal never does: To take advantage of your kindness. Before you donate, take a moment, a little caution goes a long way toward protecting both your wallet and your identity. READ FULL STORY

Gmail Tech Support Exposes New Threats From AI

A significant cybersecurity breach involving Gmail raised alarms across the tech community late in 2024. Hackers leveraged advanced AI techniques to create a sophisticated scheme involving account recovery phishing emails that were nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications. And, to make it even more believable, they were followed up with a phone call from a “Gmail tech support person,” throwing everyone a phishing curveball. READ FULL STORY

What Is A Brushing Scam?

We haven’t talked about brushing scams much of late. However, there is one happening now that is significant enough that the FBI’s IC3 unit issued a warning about it. It involves mystery packages being delivered to your home with no information about where they came from and though many are harmless, some make that bargain you thought you were getting vastly more expensive. And to make it easier for you to fall for the scam, a convenient QR code is inside so you can solve the mystery easily and deliver your money to the scammers too. READ FULL STORY

Passkeys Make Passwords a Thing of the Past

Tired of creating and remembering passwords? Aren't we all? Well, now there’s an easier option to do away with all those pesky passwords. They’re called “passkeys”, and the best part is, they’re easier to use and more secure (you can now jump for joy). Passkeys are a type of authentication technology doing away with the risks of traditional logins. Unfortunately, not all websites use them yet, but more are appearing every day. While it's a hip hip hooray for us, finding ways around them is also a big challenge for hackers. READ FULL STORY