A new Gmail security scam is on the rise, where bad actors impersonate Google's IT support to hack into your account and access personal or financial information. The latest scam comes weeks after the ...

A security lapse has exposed a massive database containing tens of millions of text messages, including password reset links, two-factor codes, shipping notifications and more. The exposed server ...

A new Gmail phishing scam impersonates Google IT support to gain account access. The scam involves fake password recovery emails and requests for security codes. Google advises against clicking links ...

Apple device owners are facing a new phishing hack that uses "multi-factor authentication (MFA) bombing" to steal their data. Several Apple users in recent days have reported a hacking attempt that ...

Some users have reported getting hundreds of “reset password” requests on their Apple devices and even fake calls from Apple Support. Reading time 3 minutes Apple users are being targeted by an ...

UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This surprise Instagram message could signal an attack attempt ...

Most people who regularly access Facebook from their computer or mobile devices are probably already logged into it, so entering a password upon launching the platform is not necessary. But sometimes ...