Hackers are abusing PayPal’s legitimate subscription billing emails to launch convincing phishing attacks, making scam messages appear genuinely from PayPal.  The goal is to trick users into clicking links or contacting fake support to steal credentials, money, or device access.  Users should stay vigilant, avoid unexpected messages, and secure accounts with strong, unique passwords or […]

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Two gunmen, a father and son, opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more in what authorities are calling a terrorist attack driven by antisemitism. The massacre, the deadliest in Australia in nearly 30 years, occurred during the “Chanukah by the Sea” event, which included families […]

Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Mariah Carey’s “Christmas Time in Las Vegas” residency, attending the final show at Dolby Live on December 13. Carey, known for her holiday dominance since her 1994 album Merry Christmas, delivered her signature blend of vocal prowess and festive spectacle. Rihanna’s attendance created a buzz among fans, especially after […]

Rochester Regional Health has been awarded $15 million by New York State to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure, part of a broader $300 million investment to modernize healthcare systems. Funded through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, the money will be used for systemwide upgrades to protect against ransomware attacks, data breaches, and service disruptions. […]

Consumer Reports warns that many popular tech gifts come with ongoing subscription fees that can turn a thoughtful present into an unexpected expense.  Devices like fitness trackers and video doorbells often offer basic features for free but lock useful tools—such as advanced metrics, cloud storage, or alerts—behind paid plans.  Shoppers are advised to compare models, […]

Millions of people in the U.S. are running out of time to decide whether to enroll in Obamacare plans with exponentially higher premiums in 2026 — and Monday is the last day to do so for coverage that begins Jan. 1. For people who are covered by Affordable Care Act health-insurance plans, premiums are going […]

Last year, scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission by adults age 60 and older reached $2.4 billion, up 26.3% from $1.9 billion in 2023 and 300% from $600 million in 2020, according to the FTC’s annual report to Congress, released earlier this month. The increase is driven by scams that involve individual losses of […]