Category: Hacks and Scams
Recent hacks, scams and urgent updates, one page each, added as they happen.
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Played NIKKE on a Computer? Its Launcher May Have Installed Password-Stealing Software
The short version: The makers of the game “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” say some files in its computer launcher may have been changed by an outsider. If anyone in your home opened that launcher since late October, stop using it…
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A Real Google Email Can Still Carry a Scam
The short version: You may get a real security email from Google about an “app password”. But the message inside it, such as a case number, was typed by a criminal. Our advice: do not use any link or number…
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Revolve Says Saved Card Details May Have Been Taken: Ask for a New Card Number
The short version: Revolve, an online clothing store, says someone without permission may have taken card details that some shoppers saved in their Revolve accounts. With a card number and expiration date, someone can try to shop with your card…
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Got a Call from “Amazon” About Your Basket? Hang Up.
The short version: Criminals phone people, pretending to be Amazon. They say items were added to your basket. Then they get you to share your screen, install an app or “authorise” a payment, and take your money. Hang up and…
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Florida Student Financial Aid Website Breach: Freeze Your Credit
The short version: Florida’s Department of Education says criminals got into its student financial aid website. Names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers may have been exposed. With those, someone could open a loan or card in your name.…
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After the Binance Hack, Watch for Fake Refund and “Safe Wallet” Messages
Binance says an attacker took crypto from it but users’ money is safe. Watch for fake “Binance” messages offering a refund or a “safe wallet”.
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Coinbase Says a Vendor Incident Exposed Some Customer Contact Data
The short version: Coinbase says a company it uses for website and app statistics, called Amplitude, had a security incident. Coinbase says this exposed contact data for a small group of its customers. Coinbase says it found no evidence that…
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Chrome 156 Security Update: Restart Chrome to Get the Latest Fixes
The short version: On 27 October 2026, Google released Chrome 156. Google says this update includes 52 security fixes. On 29 October, Google released a newer Chrome 156 update with 21 more security fixes. Chrome usually updates itself, but you…
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Update Older iPhones and iPads: Apple Releases iOS 18.7.11
The short version: On 26 October 2026, Apple released iOS 18.7.11 and iPadOS 18.7.11 for four older devices: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPad (7th generation). Apple says one of the fixes covers a flaw that may…
