This is a heartbreaking story out of Florida. Megan Garcia thought her 14-year-old son was spending all his time playing video games. She had no idea he was having abusive, in-depth and sexual conversations with a chatbot powered by the app Character AI. Sewell Setzer III stopped sleeping and his grades tanked. He ultimately committed…
SRP Federal Credit Union, a South Carolina-based financial institution, had a major data breach impacting more than 240,000 people. The credit union handles highly sensitive information of hundreds of thousands of Americans, which is now in the hands of cybercriminals. SRP revealed in a notice that the data breach was part of a two-month attack…
Online financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting individuals through various deceptive techniques. Cybercriminals exploit trust and create convincing scenarios to steal personal and financial information, often using well-known platforms like PayPal as their hunting ground. Take Paul from Massachusetts, for example. He recently wrote to us about his disturbing experience. It serves as…
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested for-profit entity – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund – House AI task force says ‘unreasonable’ to expect immediate congressional action on…
When you visit a webpage, you might see a CAPTCHA to make sure you’re a real person and not a bot. These usually involve jumbled words, some recognizable images or just a box that says, “I am not a robot.” CAPTCHAs are harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect your PC with malware….
Data breaches happen all the time, and while no data breach should be ignored, those involving health care institutions require special attention. These breaches can be very damaging and haunt people for life. Recently, hackers leaked the personal data of around 500,000 Americans. They breached the databases of the Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), which…
The holiday season is the best time of the year. Many of us spend quality time with our families, enjoy delicious food and even go on vacations. For many, it’s also a time to indulge in shopping. And why not? This is when you find the best deals on your favorite products, whether it’s a…
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can significantly enhance your online security, especially when accessing sensitive information like banking apps. However, it can also lead to complications, such as being blocked from accessing your bank’s services. Melissa from Dallas wrote to us asking, “How can I use a VPN without getting locked out of my…
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, festivities and cherished moments with family and friends. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking and celebrating, it’s easy to overlook a lurking danger: scams. Scammers thrive during this busy time, preying on our excitement and stress to trick us into revealing personal information…
Want to know how to factory reset your Android phone? Before handing over your old device, it’s important to remove all traces of your personal information. This not only protects your privacy but also ensures the new owner receives a device in its original state, free from any of your custom settings or data. I’ve…
