FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead

One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.

How to see if your Social Security number was included in latest data breach

A massive data breach involving virtually every American could fuel a big rise in identity theft and fraud crimes, experts warn. Here’s how to see if you were impacted.

23andMe data breach: Hackers accessed data of 6.9 million users

Hackers were able to access profiles using usernames and passwords from other online platforms where customers reused their same passwords.

Impact of health data breach hitting Congress 'could be extraordinary'

Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.

Suffolk County recovering from cyberattack

Suffolk County has for the most part recovered after a cyberattack. A forensic examination is underway to find out exactly what happened. But what is being done to stop the next attack?

Pro-Russia Killnet DDoS attacks target U.S. airports

The websites for LaGuardia and other major airports in the U.S. went down on Monday in an apparent coordinated denial-of-service attack.

3 Iranian citizens charged in hacking campaign in US

Three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with cyberattacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a domestic violence shelter.

How safe is your data with tap-and-go subway payments?

With the MTA's OMNY payment system for subways and buses about to complete its takeover next year, making the MetroCard a thing of the past, the technical upgrade in our lives to a real-time system tracking our every commuting move has some civil rights and privacy groups sounding the alarm that our freedom is at risk.

Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws in testimony to Congress

The ex-Twitter chief accuses the social media giant of deception in dealing with automated “spam bots,” or fake accounts. He also claims Twitter knowingly allowed India's government agents access to sensitive data on users.

FCC: Scam robotexts 'increasingly' targeting Americans —  how to avoid

Robotexts can be "spoofed" to hide the originating number and make it appear that the text is coming from a local number that you’re more likely to trust, the FCC said.

Apple security update: Install iPhone, iPad, Mac patches now

Apple detected serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Security experts say everyone should update any Apple device they have immediately.

Millions of Android phones may be infected by malicious apps — delete them now

A total of 36 malicious apps posing as image editing tools, virtual keyboards, and more have been found to contain malware and should be deleted from your Android phone immediately.

Log4j software flaw is 'endemic,' U.S. cyber safety panel says

A new cybersecurity panel says a computer vulnerability discovered last year in a ubiquitous piece of software — the Log4j flaw — is an "endemic" problem that will pose security risks for potentially a decade or more.

Tenafly High School cancels finals due to ransomware attack

A ransomware attack crippled the Tenafly school district's computer system, forcing the high school to cancel finals.