Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers
If you read newsletters to stay informed, here is an update worth paying attention to. Substack, a popular platform where writers, journalists and creators send email updates directly to subscribers,…
Wearable robotics are changing how we walk and run
When you hear the word robotics, you probably think of factory machines or humanoid robots sprinting across a test track. That image makes sense. For years, robotics lived in labs…
Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extension scam
Fake browser extensions are nothing new, but this one takes things a step further by deliberately breaking your computer to scare you into infecting it. Security researchers have uncovered a…
Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud
It started with a voicemail from a Hertz rental car location in Miami, Florida. A 57-year-old woman in Los Alamitos, California, was asked when she planned to return a Mercedes-Benz…
Clean up your social media feed and cut the noise
Scrolling used to be relaxing. Now it often feels chaotic. That is not a coincidence. Nearly everything you see on social media is controlled by algorithms that track what you…
Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app
If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Right now, cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools,…
China unveils the world’s largest flying car
China just sent a clear signal about where it believes air travel is headed next. A Shanghai-based aviation company called AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, now recognized as the world’s largest…
Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam
A family vacation turned into a five-year nightmare. And it started with one payment. L. Williams found a cruise consultant online who booked her family a week on Carnival Freedom.…
World’s fastest humanoid robot runs 22 MPH
A full-size humanoid robot just ran faster than most people will ever sprint. Chinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, a humanoid robot that reached a top speed of…
Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this number
Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical…