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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
June 21, 2026
Imposter Scams Cost Americans $3.5 Billion Last Year—Here's What You Need to Know
The FTC just released its fraud report for 2025, and one pattern stands out above the rest: imposter scams. People lost...
June 7, 2026
FTC Cracks Down on Mortgage and Tax Scams Targeting Florida Homeowners
The Federal Trade Commission has filed multiple lawsuits against scammers who prey on homeowners and taxpayers facing...
June 2, 2026
The FTC Wins Big: Four Major Settlements Protect Consumers
When companies break the rules, the Federal Trade Commission holds them accountable. This month, regulators secured...
May 31, 2026
When Big Companies Get Caught Deceiving You
The Federal Trade Commission has been active lately. In the last few weeks, they've fined or forced settlements from...
May 28, 2026
Four Security Flaws Need Your Attention This Week
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just flagged four separate security problems that are...
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