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July 9, 2026
Meta's New AI Tool Turns Your Photos Into Images Without Permission
Meta just launched a new feature called Muse that generates AI images of you—using your public Instagram profile—and you...
July 8, 2026
Account theft on Reddit and Discord, fake job offers, and AI flower scams
Scammers are using social platforms, trusted company names, and artificial intelligence to steal account access, credent...
July 7, 2026
How Scammers Target Military Families — and What to Watch For
Servicemembers and veterans have something scammers want: steady income, government benefits, and a lifetime of accumula...
July 7, 2026
How to Spot Pet Scams Before They Cost You Money
Pet lovers are being targeted by scammers who know exactly which buttons to push. They pose as veterinarians with emerge...
July 7, 2026
Four Major Companies Settle with FTC and Face Data Breaches This Month
July brought enforcement actions against deceptive business practices and a wave of data breaches affecting millions of...
July 7, 2026
Travel App Hopper Caught Charging Without Permission—Plus Three Major Data Breaches This Month
If you use travel apps or donate to religious organizations, this month brought some important news about who has your i...
July 7, 2026
When Your Data Gets Stolen: What Actually Happens Next
If you've ever wondered what "your data was breached" actually means, you're not alone. This month, hackers hit several...
June 25, 2026
June Data Breaches Hit Retailers and Sports Organizations
June brought a cluster of significant data exposures affecting millions of people. Here's what happened, and what you ne...
June 24, 2026
What to Do if Your Retailer Gets Breached — and How to Spot a Fake Subscription Trap
June brought a wave of data breaches at major retailers, along with a reminder that fake subscriptions are still one of...