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Google Messages is doubling down on scam prevention with two new safety measures – this is how you can keep your inbox clean

By Rowan Davies published

Google Messages has launched its new Key Verifier tool, as well as new scam link alerts.

Android 15 might soon be able to protect your two-factor authentication codes

By Lewis Maddison published

Two new permissions have been discovered in the code for Android 15 suggesting better protection for 2FA is coming.

Marvel Rivals codes for January 2025 and how to redeem

By Jake Green last updated

Here's all active Marvel Rivals codes as of January 2025. These include a Scarlet Spider-Man suit, as well as some Peni Parker related goodies.

Help! We're drowning in email spam, it's about to get worse and there's nothing we can do to stop it

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Email spam is spiralling out of control, with over 90% of emails classified as such in 2024, report claims.

Forgot your smartphone? No problem - here's the first smart glasses that can pay for your coffee

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Alipay+ and Meizu unveil world’s first smart glasses e-wallet payment.

'Inspired by a car wash': Researchers unveil quasi-universal tag that's virtually unhackable thanks to glue — terahertz antitampering tag could help save billions of dollars in counterfeiting costs

By Wayne Williams published

MIT researchers have developed a revolutionary cryptographic ID tag that's smaller and cheaper than RFID tags.

2FA security codes for some of the world’s biggest companies were left unprotected online

By Benedict Collins published

2FA codes and links were stored in the open, but no one knows who had access

Next-gen contactless payments are coming to iPhones and Android – here's what's new

By Mark Wilson published

A new kind of smartphone contactless payment called Multi-Purpose Tap could help reduce friction in our shopping lives.

Devious new phishing campaign looks to steal Instagram backup codes and hijack accounts

By Craig Hale published

New phishing email threatens Instagram account closure, forcing victims to part with backup codes.

A popular Android barcode scanner app has some worrying cybersecurity flaws

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Everything users scanned went to a database that was open and available to anyone who knew where to look.

Phishing attacks surge in 2024 as cybercriminals adopt AI tools and multi-channel tactics

By Efosa Udinmwen published

As phishing evolves, new tactics such as HTML smuggling and AI-driven personalization are making attacks harder to detect.

Email threats are becoming more dangerous than ever — so keep an eye on your inbox

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Business email compromise attacks are on the rise, and so are QR code attacks.

North Korean hackers are using LinkedIn to entice developers to coding challenges - here's what you need to know

By Efosa Udinmwen published

North Korean hackers pose as recruiters, turning coding tests into costly crypto theft schemes.

Qualcomm's new mobile CPU has something no other processors offer - onboard RFID without extra hardware, and it's a game-changing move

By Wayne Williams published

Qualcomm's new Dragonwing Q-6690 processor has fully integrated RFID support aimed at retail logistics and industrial devices.

These 5 new features are about to make Google Messages more secure

By David Nield published

A range of safety features are making their way to Google Messages for Android over the next few months.

Forget phishing, now "mishing" is the new security threat to worry about

By Sead Fadilpašić published

SMS phishing, QR code phishing, and more, are rising in sophistication, report claims.

Google Messages is preparing a new trick to get your friends and family to switch to RCS

By David Nield published

Hidden code inside Google Messages for Android suggests you'll be able to invite people to use RCS.

Fraudsters seem to target Seagate hard drives in order to pass old, used HDDs as new ones using intricate techniques

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Fraudsters exploit Seagate hard drives, resetting SMART data to pass off heavily used HDDs as brand new.

This new free AI chatbot protects Discord users with AI technology to identify potential scams

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Bitdefender's Scamio is a free AI-powered tool designed to help users identify and combat scams online.

Google Wallet gets overdue feature to help fix iPhone ticket-sharing headaches

By James Ide published

Google Wallet may now support Apple’s proprietary Wallet files making the app better than ever.

Pokémon Legends Z-A launch - current Mystery Gift codes, best Starters, Type Chart, and early impressions

By Jake Green last updated

Here's our live coverage of the launch of Pokémon Legends Z-A, including early impressions now that the game is out.

RCS vs SMS: What is the difference between the two for businesses?

By Peter Bell published

RCS delivers greater engagement, efficiency, and trust as a more dynamic version of SMS.

Google Wallet now lets you add passports, library cards, and health insurance, thanks to AI

By Hamish Hector published

Latest Google Wallet update adds AI tool so you can store a wider range of ID and cards in your digital wallet.

Phishing scams playbook: Adapting to keep up with malicious AI

By Gerasim Hovannisyian published

An analysis of the evolution of phishing scams - how businesses can keep up and protect themselves.

Scammers are once again abusing PDFs to trick victims into calling fake support numbers

By Sead Fadilpašić published

No, you're not talking to a Microsoft representative - it's a scammer who wants your passwords.

GitHub is being hijacked by hackers, and it isn't going to be fixed any time soon

By Benedict Collins published

Hackers and professionals both agree that GitHub is an excellent tool for storing and sharing codes and files

WhatsApp could soon get internet-free file sharing thanks to AirDrop-style upgrade

By Cesar Cadenas published

Still under development, Nearby Share would allow WhatsApp users to share files between Android and iOS devices.

Google Wallet loyalty cards are getting an upgrade – giving you one less reason to carry around the real thing

By Hamish Hector published

Google Wallet loyalty card upgrades are here promising offers and coupons – here’s what we know.

Phishing emails using SVG attachments to help get away with attacks

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Weaponized SVG attachments are not being recognized as malicious, resulting in victims being served phishing scams and malware.

Russian criminal gang Star Blizzard found hitting WhatsApp accounts

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Spear-phishing attack seems to be targeting Western high-profile targets, Microsoft warns.