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Scammers don’t always need sophisticated malware to steal your money. Increasingly, they’re relying on something much simpler: your trust. This week, fraudsters were reported using FaceTime to watch victims log into their online banking accounts in real time, while Arizona authorities warned about fake QR codes exploiting the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Here’s what happened, and how to protect yourself. Take control with McAfee+…
Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs
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Innovative Technology renews GDPR certification for biometric age assurance systems
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Windows LegacyHive zero-day flaw gets free, unofficial patches
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