Cybersecurity
All the cybersecurity news you need to know, including how to spot hackers, how to stay safe online and what's really happening on the dark web.

His life was turned upside down

The images involved President Trump and DOGE-lead Elon Musk

The hackers sent the money to an unidentified address

There are fears over what data the hackers were able to access

All Gmail users could be at risk

A seemingly innocent typo may cost you

Hackers may be able to steal your data if you don't have this switched off

An advanced text scam is also spreading across the USA

Updating helps you avoid a dangerous flaw in the system

This is why you should never borrow someone's iPhone cable

The scam is simple but dangerous

It could be game-changing if your phone gets stolen

Anyone caught violating the restrictions could face up to 20 years in prison

Number-spoofing scams are on the rise in 2025 according to the FBI

One phone network has employed AI to battle the uptick in scammers

Google has implemented new authentication rules to protect users

Double check what you are downloading

Over 300 reputable brands have already been impersonated

The feature rolled out unnoticed by many

It only takes a few minutes

The app was recording activity on people's devices

It's all too easy to take your eyes off the ball

If your device isn't up to date, it could be at risk

As phone theft is on the rise, tech firms are adding in extra protections

Sometimes going for the old-fashioned way is the best course of action