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The security of our personal devices is more important than ever. Donna, a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, reached out with a distressing situation that many of us might find all too relatable. Her story is a stark reminder of how quickly technology can turn from a tool into a tormentor when in the wrong hands – even if those …

One of the most advanced Trojans targeting banking apps has gotten an upgrade. Vultur has been wreaking havoc on Androids since security firm ThreatFabric discovered it in 2021. According to researchers with NCC Group, the malware has reemerged and is even stealthier than before. You might remember Vultur for the notoriety it gained for its ability to screen record on …

If you are like me and refuse to give up your home landline, you’re probably no stranger to… well, strange calls. Landlines are more prone to spam calls than cellphones, which offer better call-blocking options. If you’re used to getting the occasional spam call on your landline, you likely already have a system in place to handle it. Perhaps you …

German software developer Andres Freund was running some detailed performance tests last month when he noticed odd behavior in a little known program. What he found when he investigated has sent shudders across the software world and drawn attention from tech executives and government officials. Freund, who works for Microsoft out of San Francisco, discovered that the latest version of …

The Norwegian center-left government said Friday it plans “a historic increase” in defense spending of $56 billion over the next 12 years. “We need a defense that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said. “As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defense …

A cruise ship stuck in the northeastern Spanish port of Barcelona will be able to resume its route after a group of Bolivian passengers with visa problems were taken off the vessel on Thursday, authorities said. The Spanish government said in a statement it had reached an agreement with MSC Cruises Company in which 69 Bolivian passengers were removed from …

Finland will extend the closure of its border crossing points with Russia beyond the current April 14 deadline “until further notice” due to a high risk of organized migration orchestrated by Moscow, the Finnish government said on Thursday. The Finnish Interior Ministry said in a statement that the Nordic country’s national security and public order would come under serious threat …

Germany’s defense minister on Thursday announced a plan to streamline and reorganize the country’s military command as part of efforts to make the armed forces of NATO’s most populous European member “war-capable.” Chancellor Olaf Scholz set in motion a big increase in military spending shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, which he described as a “turning …

Millions of AT&T customers could be at risk of having their data exposed after the carrier confirmed user data was published on the dark web. More than 73 million current and former customers now have information like their Social Security number, address and more out in the open. According to AT&T, the leak was published two weeks ago. So far, …

A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to the visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers who were due to disembark there, officials said. Authorities say 69 Bolivians are not being allowed to leave the ship because they lack valid documents to enter the European border-free Schengen area. …