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What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice

Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay safe.

Phil Muncaster • 27 May 2026


BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices

BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices

BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices

The malware pairs remote access capabilities with ready-made campaign tools, lowering the barrier for full device compromise

Daniel Cunha Barbosa • 26 May 2026


Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise

Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise

Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise

Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data

Christian Ali Bravo • 22 May 2026


The quest for greater tech independence

The quest for greater tech independence

The quest for greater tech independence

A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dependencies

Andy Garth • 19 May 2026


Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.

Phil Muncaster • 15 May 2026


Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses

Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses

Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses

Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.

Phil Muncaster • 11 May 2026


Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456

Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456

Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456

How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?

Tony Anscombe • 07 May 2026


That data breach alert might be a trap

That data breach alert might be a trap

That data breach alert might be a trap

Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot.

Phil Muncaster • 17 Apr 2026


Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

Recovery scammers hit you when you’re down: Here’s how to avoid a second strike

If you’ve been a victim of fraud, you’re likely already a lead on a ‘sucker list’ – and if you’re not careful, your ordeal may be about to get worse.

Phil Muncaster • 10 Apr 2026