The tax deadline of July 15 is almost here and the Internal Revenue Service has issued a fresh warning about scams.Because of COVID-19, the original filing deadline for the 2019 tax year was postponed … [Read more...] about IRS warns about tax scams ahead of July 15 deadline
Brooke Crothers
Big companies that are boycotting Facebook advertise on Russia’s equivalent of social network, report says
The companies boycotting Facebook in an effort to fight hate speech have been advertising for years on VK.com, “a Russian social media platform that bans gay-rights groups and is known as a haven for … [Read more...] about Big companies that are boycotting Facebook advertise on Russia’s equivalent of social network, report says
Artificial intelligence linked to Bin Laden raid is being used to find future threats
After raiding Usama Bin Laden's compound, the government used artificial intelligence to discover future al-Qaida plans.That CIA-led raid took place on May 2, 2011, killing Bin Laden, America’s most … [Read more...] about Artificial intelligence linked to Bin Laden raid is being used to find future threats
University of California pays over $1M to ransomware gang
A ransomware gang has struck gold again, this time for more than $1 million.The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) announced on June 26 that it paid $1.14 million to a ransomware group.“We … [Read more...] about University of California pays over $1M to ransomware gang
Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis
Apple is adding COVID-19 to its repertoire.At its developer conference, which started on Monday, Apple said the new operating system for the Apple Watch will add a reminder to wash your hands, while … [Read more...] about Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis
Apps designed to track COVID-19 might be full of ransomware, report says
New ransomware has popped up that may signal more malicious COVID-19 apps are coming.The "CryCryptor" app, distributed on two websites under the guise of an official COVID-19 tracing app provided by … [Read more...] about Apps designed to track COVID-19 might be full of ransomware, report says
Your beloved MacBook may be getting a makeover, a preview may come next week
At its annual developer conference next week, Apple is expected to tell the faithful that the Mac will fundamentally change. Whether it’s a formal announcement or just a slide in a presentation, Apple … [Read more...] about Your beloved MacBook may be getting a makeover, a preview may come next week
Sextortion is evolving during the coronavirus pandemic, report says
Sextortion is evolving into nastier ways to try to extort people.To date, the basic template for this cybercrime has been to claim people's accounts have been hacked, with the criminals saying they … [Read more...] about Sextortion is evolving during the coronavirus pandemic, report says
Coronavirus tracing apps could be used by hackers to access your personal data, report says
Cybercriminals could trace your device or access sensitive personal data through contact-tracing apps built for the coronavirus pandemic, a new report says.In a report released Thursday, cybersecurity … [Read more...] about Coronavirus tracing apps could be used by hackers to access your personal data, report says
IRS warns on continuing COVID-19 scams, as $30B in stimulus payments could be stolen
Scammers are continuing to use the coronavirus pandemic as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money, the IRS has warned.According to a statement, the IRS Criminal Investigation unit … [Read more...] about IRS warns on continuing COVID-19 scams, as $30B in stimulus payments could be stolen
