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Signal is one of the most secure encrypted communication platforms available, but that doesn't mean it's impenetrable against bad actors. Earlier this year, for example, the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone thanks to a vulnerability in how notifications are stored. (Apple has since patched this flaw.) Now, the app is a target for hackers, who are impersonating Signal's support team in a sophisticated phishing scam aimed at gaining access to secure chat backups. Here's what you need to know to protect your Signal account. How the latest Signal scam worksAs TechCrunch reports, threat actors are using an account titled "Signal Support" to send phishing messages to prospective targets requesting the recipient's recovery key. The message warns that backu...

Venmo is among the most widely used peer-to-peer payment platforms, used for everything from splitting bills to making purchases from merchants both small and large. The app has a number of built-in features that make it easier to manage expenses, collect funds, and keep your data private and money safe along the way, but they aren't always obvious. Here are 10 tips and tricks you can use to get the most out of Venmo. Make your Friends list private to protect your account from scammersBy default, Venmo makes your friends list public, which means it is visible to anyone logged into Venmo. Scammers can capitalize on this by impersonating people you know—using their name, profile picture, and similar username—and trick you into sending money to fake accounts. To hide this list, go to Me...

If you've ever been on a cruise, there's a good chance your personal information was just exposed in a major data breach. Carnival Corporation—the largest cruise line operator in the world—is alerting consumers of a recent hack affecting 6 million people. The incident has been claimed by the ShinyHunters hacking group, which has targeted hundreds of companies in recent years, including Canvas and TransUnion. Carnival Corporation operates a fleet of more than 90 ships across nine cruise lines: Carnival Cruise Line, Costa, P&O Australia, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Holland American Line, AIDA, Cunard, and Seabourn. Approximately 13.5 million people traveled with Carnival in 2025. What happened with the Carnival Cruise data breach?According to a data breach notice filed with the Ma...