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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

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PT kontekbrothers/Getty We've probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account. Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone.

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86 million AT&T customer records reportedly up for sale on the dark web

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Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. million former account holders. This leak reportedly included full names, dates of birth email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and AT&T account numbers.

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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If you accidentally install the software, it searches your gallery and sends your data to nefarious parties who can wipe out your wallet or target your other accounts

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How global threat actors are weaponizing AI now, according to OpenAI

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One of the cases with probable Chinese origins, for example, found ChatGPT accounts generating social media posts in English, Chinese, and Urdu. What the report found In each of the 10 cases outlined in the new report, OpenAI outlined how it detected and addressed the problem.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

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Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Breach victims can be individuals, small businesses, non-profits, or Fortune 500 companies.  Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer and  Lance Whitney, Contributor June 22, 2025 at 1:30 a.m.

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

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Your accounts, settings, and app data remain intact. Deleting cached data from the Facebook app will remove these temporary files on your device, but won't log you out. Show more Will clearing cache delete my app data? Clearing cache only removes temporary files. Will clearing cache make my device faster?

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Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

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PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. But the passkey won't be limited to your actual Facebook account. Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor June 19, 2025 at 12:30 a.m.