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Sat, 28 Feb 2026

  1. This month in security with Tony Anscombe – February 2026 edition

    In this roundup, Tony looks at how opportunistic threat actors are taking advantage of weak authentication, unmanaged exposure, and popular AI tools

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Fri, 27 Feb 2026

  1. Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

    Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.

    WeLiveSecurity

Mon, 23 Feb 2026

  1. Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not

    Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers.

    WeLiveSecurity

Thu, 19 Feb 2026

  1. PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI

    ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow

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  2. Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed

    Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches.

    WeLiveSecurity

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

  1. Is it OK to let your children post selfies online?

    When it comes to our children’s digital lives, prohibition rarely works. It’s our responsibility to help them build a healthy relationship with tech.

    WeLiveSecurity

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

  1. Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims

    When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle

    WeLiveSecurity

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

  1. Taxing times: Top IRS scams to look out for in 2026

    It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.

    WeLiveSecurity

Wed, 4 Feb 2026

  1. OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

    The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

    WeLiveSecurity

Mon, 2 Feb 2026

  1. A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

    It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

    WeLiveSecurity

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