“Sad announcement” email leads to tech support scam
People are receiving disturbing emails that appear to imply something has happened to their friend or family member.
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Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being exploited
Apple has released security updates that look especially important for Intel-based Macs because they are already being exploited in the wild.
Read moreAI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they can’t bother you
An Artificial Intelligence model called Daisy has been deployed to waste phone scammers’ time so they can’t defraud real people.
Read moreFree AI editor lures in victims, installs information stealer instead on Windows and Mac
A widespread social media campaign for EditProAI turns out to spread information stealers for both Windows and MacOS users.
Read moreAI is everywhere, and Boomers don’t trust it
ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta AI may be everywhere, but Baby Boomers don’t trust the tech or the companies behind it.
Read moreAn air fryer, a ring, and a vacuum get brought into a home. What they take out is your data (Lock and Code S05E24)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we tell three stories about air fryers, smart rings, and vacuums that want your data.
Read moreQuickBooks popup scam still being delivered via Google ads
When trying to download QuickBooks via a Google search, users may visit the wrong site and get an installer containing malware.
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