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FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers

FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your Wi-Fi router may be the least glamorous gadget in your home. It sits on a shelf, blinks in the…

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VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report | TechCrunch

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Technology

In February 2021, software giant Ivanti discovered that Chinese hackers had breached the network of Pulse Secure, one of its subsidiaries that provided VPN appliances to dozens of…

Read more VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report | TechCrunch

Conduent data breach hits millions across multiple states

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A ransomware attack on government technology giant Conduent is turning out to be far bigger than first reported. What initially…

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Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another major consumer brand has joined the growing list of companies hit by serious data breaches. Panera Bread has confirmed…

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Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you read newsletters to stay informed, here is an update worth paying attention to. Substack, a popular platform where…

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Microsoft ‘Important Mail’ email is a scam: How to spot it

February 10, 2026February 16, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Scam emails are getting better at looking official. This one claims to be an urgent warning from Microsoft about your…

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SoundCloud data breach exposes 29.8 million user accounts

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hackers have exposed personal and contact information tied to SoundCloud accounts, with data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned…

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Tax season scams surge as filing confusion grows

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tax season already brings stress. In 2026, it brings added confusion. Changes to tax filing programs and the discontinuation of…

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Major US shipping platform left customer data wide open to hackers

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cargo theft is no longer just about stolen trucks and forged paperwork. Over the past year, security researchers have been…

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Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sportswear and fitness brand Under Armour is investigating claims of a massive data breach after customer records were posted on…

Read more Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphones

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 · Breaking News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Google designed Fast Pair to make Bluetooth connections fast and effortless. One tap replaces menus, codes and manual pairing. That…

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Why clicking the wrong Copilot link could put your data at risk

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! AI assistants are supposed to make life easier. Tools like Microsoft Copilot can help you write emails, summarize documents and…

Read more Why clicking the wrong Copilot link could put your data at risk

Ransomware attack exposes Social Security numbers at major gas station chain

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals are happy to target almost any industry where data can be stolen. In many cases, less prepared and less…

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Web skimming attacks target major payment networks

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Online shopping feels familiar and fast, but a hidden threat continues to operate behind the scenes.  Researchers are tracking a…

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Fiber broadband giant investigates breach affecting 1M users

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brightspeed, one of the largest fiber broadband providers in the United States, is investigating claims that hackers stole sensitive data…

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WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new malware campaign is turning WhatsApp Web into a weapon. Security researchers say a banking Trojan linked to Astaroth…

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January scams surge: Why fraud spikes at the start of the year

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Every January, I hear from people who say the same thing: “I just got an email that looked official, and…

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Instagram password reset surge: Protect your account

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If your inbox suddenly shows an Instagram “Reset your password” email you never requested, you are not alone. A wave…

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10 ways to protect seniors from email scams

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Technology

Cyber expert shares tips to avoid AI phishing scams Kurt ‘The CyberGuy’ Knutsson shares practical ways to avoid falling victim to AI-generated phishing scams and discusses a report…

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Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dangerous cybercrime tool has surfaced in underground forums, making it far easier for attackers to spread malware.  Instead of…

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