Scammers are using your QR codes to steal your personal data, FTC warns

Scammers are utilizing QR codes to steal personal information, according to a new consumer advisory from the Federal Trade Commission. As QR codes’ popularity has grown, so have the scams that surround them. According to the FTC, these fraudster codes might direct you to a counterfeit website designed to steal your information or install malware. …

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Warning as new iPhone feature called “NameDrop” puts security at risk

Following a recent update, police have begun cautioning iPhone users. A warning on the “NameDrop” feature in the iOS 17 update was posted on Facebook by the Middletown Division of Police in Ohio, specifically for parents. By bringing the devices very close to one another, the functionality makes it simple for users to share their …

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Data breach in Tampa Bay affects over 1 million people, might be linked to Russian gangs

Authorities believe a data hack affecting more than 1 million people in the Tampa Bay region is the work of a Russian gang. The State Department is offering a $10 million prize for information regarding the Clop ransomware group, which they suspect is responsible for a wave of data breaches. The breach, which affects customers …

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