You know how sometimes you wish you had a photographic memory? Well, the Plaud NotePin memory capsule is kinda like that, but it hangs around your neck. This nifty little artificial intelligence-powered device is all about helping you remember stuff better. It’s like having a super-smart personal assistant that’s always ready to jot down your...
Car rental giant Avis Rent A Car has taken a hit in the latest cyberattack. The New Jersey-headquartered company has admitted that it discovered intruders in one of its business applications. The security incident has apparently impacted hundreds of thousands of people, revealing their personal information and driver’s license numbers to hackers. GET SECURITY ALERTS,...
Did you know that baby monitors have been around since the 1930s? Parents have long relied on these devices to keep a watchful eye on their little ones and ensure their safety. Over the years, baby monitors have come a long way, evolving with technology to offer even more features. However, with these advancements come...
Across the country, people are experiencing a sudden surge of anonymous messages that often begin with a simple “hello” or a similar greeting like “hi.” These unexpected communications can leave you feeling confused and even concerned about their origins. While this phenomenon is particularly prevalent on WhatsApp, it’s important to recognize that similar incidents are...
Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries have recently learned that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach last year. This incident comes on the heels of another incident and highlights the ongoing challenges in protecting sensitive health care data and the importance of staying vigilant about your personal information. GET SECURITY ALERTS,...
Selling stuff online can be tempting. You don’t have to go out and hunt for buyers. Instead, you can just post an ad on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace and wait for people to reach out to you. But along with the ease of online selling comes the risk of getting scammed. One of...
It’s no secret cybercriminals thrive on personal information to pull off scams, commit bank fraud and engage in identity theft. But did you know that a lot of the information they need is readily available on people search sites? It might surprise you to learn that these companies gather and sell your personal data —...
Elections are coming up, and threat actors are ramping up efforts to manipulate voters and attack political campaigns. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered new network infrastructure set up by Iranian hackers, aimed at targeting U.S. political campaigns. They use phishing emails and links to trick users into installing malicious software, often pretending to be cloud services....
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their attempts to steal your sensitive data. One particularly concerning trend is the rise of targeted phone scams, where callers possess just enough information to seem legitimate but are actually phishing for more details to exploit. Recently, we received an email from James in LA detailing his unsettling experience...
On the streets of New York City, an interesting yet slightly unsettling trend is unfolding, where technology meets the ever-present eyes of surveillance. This is the world of the Traffic Cam Photobooth, a website brought to life by Brooklyn artist Morry Kolman. The website allows you to take selfies using the city’s traffic cameras, offering...
