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• Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data - Petco disclosed a data breach exposing customer Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver's license information due to a software error.
• Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack - The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.
• Third-party breach exposes ChatGPT account details - ChatGPT data breach exposes personal info of users through partner Mixpanel. OpenAI confirms names, emails compromised in security incident.
• How to spot wallet verification scam emails - Scammers are sending fake MetaMask wallet verification emails using official branding to steal crypto information through phishing links and fraudulent domains.
• 5 tech terms every smartphone user should know - Learn what background permissions, push notifications, security updates, auto-join networks and app refresh mean to better manage your phone's privacy settings.
• Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack - A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.
• Scammers target wireless customers in new phone scheme - New phone return scam targets recent buyers with fake carrier calls. Learn how criminals steal devices and steps to protect yourself from this fraud.
• New email scam uses hidden characters to slip past filters - Researchers discover phishing scam using invisible characters to evade email security, with protection tips including password managers and two-factor authentication.
• Real Apple support emails used in new phishing scam - Scammers nearly stole an Apple account by exploiting the support system with authentic-looking tickets and phone calls, users can protect themselves with safety steps.
• Check if your passwords were stolen in huge leak - Threat intelligence firm Synthient uncovers one of the largest password exposures ever, prompting immediate security recommendations.