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The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe
Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for
Phil Muncaster • 29 Jul 2025
Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware
Phil Muncaster • 24 Jul 2025
Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals
Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.
Phil Muncaster • 02 Jun 2025
Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?
What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.
Cameron Camp • 22 Apr 2025
Watch out for these traps lurking in search results
Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results
Tomáš Foltýn • 10 Apr 2025
So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?
When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.
Tomáš Foltýn • 09 Apr 2025
1 billion reasons to protect your identity online
Corporate data breaches are a gateway to identity fraud, but they’re not the only one. Here’s a lowdown on how your personal data could be stolen – and how to make sure it isn’t.
Phil Muncaster • 08 Apr 2025
How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek's rise
As is their wont, cybercriminals waste no time launching attacks that aim to cash in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus, what else to know before using DeepSeek
Tomáš Foltýn • 31 Jan 2025
Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?
In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other threats
Phil Muncaster • 15 Jan 2025