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Sat, 28 Feb 2026
- 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
- 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.
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Mon, 23 Feb 2026
- 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.
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Thu, 19 Feb 2026
- 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
WeLiveSecurityAndroid - 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.
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Tue, 17 Feb 2026
- 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.
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026
- 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
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026
- 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.
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Wed, 4 Feb 2026
- 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.
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Mon, 2 Feb 2026
- 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.
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