Thomas Brewster

Google Chrome Will Now Warn You If Your Web Passwords Have Been Stolen

December 12, 2019

If you’re a Chrome user, Google is about to start warning you if your passwords have been stolen as you try to log in to a given website. Google had already released a browser extension that did just that earlier this year, but...

Millions Are Being Lost To Apple Pay Fraud-Will Apple Card Come To The Rescue?

March 29, 2019

Thomas Brewster

Millions of dollars have been lost to fraudsters exploiting Apple Pay loopholes left open by banks. Will the new Apple Card close the door on credit card fraud?

In December...

Marriott Hackers Stole Data On 500 Million Guests - Passports And Credit Card Info Included

December 3, 2018

Thomas Brewster

One of the year's biggest hacks has just been revealed. Hotel chain giant Marriott admitted 500 million guests had been hit by an attack that dates back at least four years. The company said Friday the information was taken from the Starwood guest reservation database. It amounts to a goldmine of data for any would-be identity thief, or a government surveillance operative. For 327 million, the information included...

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