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We spend a lot of time talking about protecting our passwords, but what happens when a cybercriminal doesn’t need yours?
In August 2026, attackers compromised more than 5,000 Dropbox customers found out when attackers exploited a weakness involving a third-party login connection with Lenovo.
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In August 2026, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) announced a cyberattack affecting approximately 8.7M customers. The company owns Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
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In June 2026, cybercriminals targeted Chick-fil-A customers in an attack that did not even require hacking into the company’s systems to steal their passwords. Instead, the attackers showed up with passwords they already had.
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Think about the last time an app asked you to “Sign in with Google” or “Sign in with Microsoft.” You probably clicked the button, approved a few permissions, and moved on with your day.
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Phishing attacks usually work because cybercriminals convince you to hand over something they need.
Maybe you type your password into a fake login page. Perhaps you receive a text message with a security code and unknowingly give that code to a scammer.
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A shopping app co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe Gates, recently found itself at the center of a cybersecurity controversy.
Phia, an AI-powered shopping assistant co-founded by Gates and Sophia Kianni, helps shoppers compare prices and find deals.
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Think about how many devices you use to get online every day.
Your work computer. Personal laptop. A smartphone. Maybe even a tablet when you travel.
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Downloading pirated software might seem like an easy way to save money. After all, if a program normally costs hundreds of dollars, then getting it for free seems like a great deal.
Unfortunately, that “free” software often comes with a hidden price.
If you look at any suburb this Halloween, you’ll see countless monsters roaming the streets. Vampires, creatures and ghouls all “wreaking havoc” (going to parties and trick-or-treating).
The real monsters, though, don’t look like this.
Every autumn, the medicine cabinet gets a little more crowded. There's cold medicine left over from last winter, vitamins bought in bulk, half-used bottles of cough syrup and a prescription that should have been thrown out months ago. There’s plenty of medicine there, but a full cabinet has never been a measure of anyone's health.
