You, too, may be vulnerable to SIM swap attacks – How to defend yourself against rom-cons – Zero day in macOS allowed malware to take secret screenshots

Here’s how easily your phone number could be stolen, why a successful SIM swap scam is only the beginning of your problems, and how you can avoid becoming a victim of the attack

Patches to remedy the vulnerabilities should be released over the coming weeks

You would do well to update to macOS Big Sur 11.4 post-haste

Online dating scams often follow the same script – here’s what senior citizens should watch out for and how their younger relatives can help them avoid falling victim

How stalkerware puts the stalkers' own data at risk – Watch out for FluBot – Building security into critical infrastructure

An all-new privacy dashboard and better location, microphone and camera controls are all aimed at curbing apps’ data-slurping habits

The attack is a reminder of growing cyberthreats to critical infrastructure while also showing why providers of essential services are ripe targets for cybercriminals

Con artists use social media to find and target victims for various nefarious ends, including to extort relatives of missing persons

Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised

ESET research reveals that common Android stalkerware apps are riddled with vulnerabilities that further jeopardize victims and expose the privacy and security of the snoopers themselves

The report provides unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the data breach landscape