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"Hackers steal 'billions' of Social Security numbers:  How to protect yourself."

Views expressed in this cybersecurity, cyber crime update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 16 August 2024, 1949 UTC.

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY
Hackers Steal 'Billions' of Social Security Numbers: How to Protect Yourself

Background check provider National Public Data confirms it was hacked and urges consumers to consider a credit freeze. But is this '3 billion people' breach as dire as it seems?

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THE LATEST
Security Flaw on Pixel Phones Traced to Hidden Bloatware

At issue is a third-party program called Showcase.apk on Pixel phones. However, the flaw can only be triggered if the app is manually turned on, according to iVerify researchers.

Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom Gets Extradition to US, Claims 'I'm Not Leaving'

New Zealand signs Kim Dotcom's extradition order to send him to the US, where he faces federal criminal charges.

Russia-Backed Hackers Target Human Rights Groups With Sophisticated Emails

US officials and publishers have also been hit by phishing emails from ColdRiver and ColdWastrel, according to digital rights group Access Now and the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab.

Proton VPN Makes Its Browser Extension Free for All Users

Want to surf the web securely without paying? Proton VPN’s browser extension is now free on Firefox and Chromium-based browsers.

FBI Disrupts Dispossessor Ransomware Group, Seizes Servers

The Dispossessor gang has attacked at least 43 victim companies, the FBI says.

SECURITY HOW TOS
How to Tell if Your Phone Is Being Tapped (and What to Do About It)

Haver you been infected by spyware? Occasional wonkiness on your phone is to be expected, but these glitches can be a sign of something more nefarious. Here's what to look out for.

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