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Watch out - this devious new Android malware clicks on hidden browser ads to put you at risk

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Malware uses AI to mimic authentic human behavior and trick traditional defenses.

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LastPass warns users of new phishing campaign sending out fake support messages

By Craig Hale published

LastPass targeted with phishing campaign pressuring victims into sharing their master passwords.

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Hackers hijack LinkedIn comments to spread malware - here's what to look out for

By Sead Fadilpašić published

As if AI-generated content wasn't enough, phishing has now made it into LinkedIn comments.

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AI, age verification and censorship: how the VPN industry tackled 2025's biggest issues – and what it plans to do next

By Rob Dunne published

2025 was a "turning point" that proved challenging for even the top VPNs

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Yet another phishing campaign impersonates trusted Google services - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Google Cloud Application Integration is being abused to generate phishing emails leading victims to fake Microsoft login sites.

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Scam season is here, keep yourself safe with these tips

By Sead Fadilpašić published

SMS scams are on the rise but there are ways to easily spot them.

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Christmas scams

Phishing emails and fake adverts flood inboxes this Christmas - and they’re getting harder to detect than ever

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Be extra safe with your clicks this Christmas, experts say.

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Last minute holiday shopping this weekend? Here’s how to stay safe from scams

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Stay safe this Christmas - be on the lookout for these scams.

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A man looking suspiciously at a robot at they both wait for a job interview.

Task scams are tricking thousands, costing jobseekers millions

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Researchers found thousands of 'gamified job scams' tricking jobseekers.

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FBI warns of kidnapping scams as hackers turn to AI to provide 'proof of life'

By Sead Fadilpašić published

AI-generated deepfake videos are being used as "proof" someone was kidnapped.

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