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How to Talk AI and Deepfakes with Children
From using chatbots for homework help to creating digital art, kids are using AI tools extensively, often without their parents being aware of it, as statistics show. These tools can open up a world of possibilities, helping children learn, create, and…
Chase to Block Zelle Payments to Sellers on Social Media Amid Rising Scams
JPMorgan Chase Bank (Chase) is about to implement new restrictions on Zelle payments to combat a sharp increase in scams exploiting the digital payment service. Beginning March 23, Chase will block or delay Zelle transactions identified as originating …
Scam Offers for Influencers: What to do if Fraudsters Target You with Fake Crypto Endorsements And a Large Paycheck
Kanye West recently revealed that scammers offered him a staggering $2 million to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency. The deal? A quick post to his followers, a fat paycheck, and a scripted excuse to claim he was hacked once the damage was done.
But …
Sensitive Dutch Medical Records Bought in Bulk at Flea Market in the Netherlands
A bargain hunter from the Netherlands stumbled upon a trove of sensitive medical records on a bunch of hard drives he bought from a local flea market.
Salvaged sensitive data from scrapped hardware
A man from the Dutch city of Breda unwittingly stum…
Streamjacking Scams On YouTube Leverage CS2 Pro Player Championships to Defraud Gamers
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Bitdefender Labs is warning the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community that scammers are ex…
Finastra Issues ‘Data Breach’ Notices to Individual Customers Following 2024 Hacker Incident
Fintech giant Finastra is notifying clients that the company’s recent run-in with hackers has resulted in minimal data leaks, but it’s encouraging those affected to be vigilant.
Finastra is one of the world’s largest financial software companies, serv…
Indian Authorities Recover Ill-gotten Funds from BitConnect Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Indian authorities recovered almost $200 million worth of ill-gotten funds from a crypto Ponzi scheme from online-tracked digital wallets.
BitConnect: a lucrative crypto Ponzi scheme
BitConnect, an open-source cryptocurrency launched in 2016, grabbe…
How to Explain Data Breaches to Kids and Protect Them against Identity Theft
The internet offers so much—fun, learning, and ways to connect. But alongside those opportunities come risks, like data breaches and identity theft, which can feel like a lot to explain, especially if you’re unsure how much your child should know.
Kid…