Xenomorph hunts cryptocurrency logins on Android

Categories: Personal

Tags: android

Tags: xenomorph

Tags: malware

Tags: phone

Tags: google play

Tags: cryptocurrency

We take a look at a new Android scam involving Xenomorph malware and a hunt for cryptocurrency credentials.

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Victim records deleted after spyware vendor compromised

Categories: Personal

Tags: spyware

Tags: spying

Tags: surveillance

Tags: Brazil

Tags: phone

Tags: mobile

We take a look at another compromise of a mobile spyware app maker, and ask whether this action comes with hidden danger.

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Facial recognition tech lands innocent woman with bogus carjacking charge

Categories: Personal

Tags: facial recognition

Tags: surveillance

Tags: Detroit

Tags: police

Tags: law enforcement

Tags: mistaken identity

Tags: wrong

Tags: flagged

Tags: carjacking

Tags: robbery

Tags: phone

We take a look at another case of facial recognition technology getting it wrong in the land of law enforcement.

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FCC comes down hard on robocallers with record $300m fine

Categories: Personal

Tags: FCC

Tags: FTC

Tags: robocall

Tags: cold caller

Tags: calling

Tags: phone

Tags: do not call

Tags: block

Tags: fine

We take a look at a record fine issued by the FCC in relation to a prolific robocalling operation.

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Phishing scam takes $950k from DoorDash drivers

Categories: Business

Tags: door dash

Tags: delivery

Tags: phish

Tags: phishing

Tags: scam

Tags: fake

Tags: fraud

Tags: theft

Tags: call

Tags: support

Tags: phone

We take a look at a phishing scam that cost 700 DoorDash drivers a combined total of roughly $950k.

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Sponsored Twitter post uses fake BBC News site to boost slippery oil trading app

Categories: News

Categories: Personal

Tags: forex

Tags: BBC

Tags: fake

Tags: trading

Tags: digital

Tags: reviews

Tags: website

Tags: AI

Tags: app

Tags: phone

Tags: twitter

Tags: sponsored

Tags: ad

Tags: advert

Tags: blue check

Tags: verified

We take a look at a daisy chain of links and clicks leading from a sponsored Twitter ad to a fake BBC website offering up an AI trading app.

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iPhone user watches as stolen phone travels from UK to China

Categories: News

Tags: London

Tags: Shenzen

Tags: UK

Tags: China

Tags: phone

Tags: stolen

Tags: theft

Tags: thief

Tags: iPhone

Tags: Apple

Tags: Find My

Ever wondered what happens to your phone when it gets stolen? The answer may surprise you. We’re in it for the long haul…

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Man watches as stolen phone travels from UK to China

Categories: News

Tags: London

Tags: Shenzen

Tags: UK

Tags: China

Tags: phone

Tags: stolen

Tags: theft

Tags: thief

Tags: iPhone

Tags: Apple

Tags: Find My

Ever wondered what happens to your phone when it gets stolen? The answer may surprise you. We’re in it for the long haul…

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