Amazon users are always a prime target for hackers, every pun intended, although it is usually phishing attacks that make the headlines. But what if I were to tell you that your Kindle could be used ...

Most people don't think twice about where they keep their money. You set up a checking account, deposit your paycheck, pay your bills, and move on. But what if your bank account choice is actually ...

The X account belonging to Elmo was hacked on Sunday, leading to a period of about an hour in which a string of antisemitic and other posts were posted to the beloved Sesame Street Muppet's page ...

VERIFY often shares information on how to protect personal information online and tips for avoiding scams. Multiple VERIFY readers, including Tara, reached out to ask about chain posts that claim ...

Hackers shilled a fake OPENAI token on OpenAI’s press account, a method reminiscent of previous X hacking incidents targeting the firm’s executives. Malicious posts were deleted from OpenAI’s press ...

Update, May 19, 2025: This story, originally published May 18, has been updated with even more advice on securing your Gmail account against the continuing efforts of threat actors to take control of ...