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First Chrome Update for 2025 Addresses High-Risk Security Flaws
Google this week released the first major Chrome update for 2025, delivering a handful of new features and several security fixes – including some labeled as high-priority.
First major version-update of the year
“The Chrome team is delighted to an…
An honest mistake – and a cautionary tale
We all make mistakes. That is only natural. However, there are cases in which these mistakes can have unexpected consequences. A Twitter user recently found this out the hard way. The ingredients: a cheap USB-C adapter with a network connection, an int…
Beware of Fake Payment Requests on Booking.com: What Consumers and Business Owners Need to Know
Action Fraud is warning Booking.com users of a wave of fraud targeting travelers and holidaymakers. The alert follows a series of reports to the UK consumer protection agency, which documented 532 cases of individuals falling victim to fraudulent payme…
When Responding to Negative Reviews Goes Wrong: A Lesson from an Australian Real Estate Agency
Negative reviews are an inevitable part of running a business. But how you handle them can define your reputation. One Australian real estate agency became a glaring example of what not to do, turning a dissatisfied renter’s Google review into a full-b…
How to Deal with or Remove Negative Google Reviews (Fake or Legitimate)
Negative Google reviews can feel like a punch to the gut for small business owners. They’re not just hurtful—they can damage your reputation and deter potential customers. That’s why ignoring them isn’t an option.
If managing your online reputation ha…
State of New York Freezes $2.2 Million in Crypto from Job Scams
The State of New York is making an unprecedented move to recover money stolen through remote job scams, freezing crooks’ crypto wallets and seeking to distribute the funds among scammed New Yorkers.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a …
FBI Pulls the Plug on PlugX Malware, Removing it From Thousands of Devices
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI jointly announced yesterday a successful operation leading to the removal of PlugX malware from thousands of devices.
Police operation hits Chinese threat actors
A joint multi-national effort involving …
New Year, New Scams: The ‘Sephora Mystery Box’ Fraud Returns
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At the start of 2025, scammers wasted no time in crafting deceptive ads, recycling pr…