FBI seizes website linked to fake bank ads in $28M fraud scheme

FBI seized a fraud-linked website used to steal bank logins, targeting victims nationwide, including companies in North Georgia.

FBI warns Russian cyber actors targeting US critical infrastructure

Russian hackers are exploiting outdated Cisco devices and SNMP vulnerabilities to target U.S. critical infrastructure networks.

Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement

AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.

Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map

The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.

AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Georgia couple loses $800K in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam

A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.

Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.

184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach

The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”

White House kills plan to stop brokers from selling Americans' sensitive data

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has withdrawn a proposed rule to limit how data brokers collect and sell sensitive personal information, drawing criticism from privacy and security advocates.

Cybercrime soars nationwide: Georgia residents face $420M in losses

Cybercrime is surging nationwide and hitting Georgia residents and businesses with increasing force, according to a new report from the FBI.

Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023, FBI says

Elder fraud losses in the U.S. jumped to $3.4 billion in 2023, according to a new FBI report. Tech support and investment scams led the way in targeting Americans over 60.