There are a few different scenarios that the term "hack" covers, so I'll go through them in turn, even if there is some overlap in what you need to be looking out for. Should you be unlucky enough to ...

It might start with a friend's text message asking why you sent them a weird link, or it could be a notification from your bank about a purchase you never made. At that moment of panic, it's easy to ...

The TikTok "how-to" video has amassed over 16 million views as of Thursday, Jan. 16 Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously appeared in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. “If you’ve typed ‘your iPhone has been hacked’ into a search bar, the ...

A simple USSD code can help users quickly check for call forwarding misuse, a common hacking tactic, and take immediate steps ...

Smartphones are an essential part of our lives, constantly evolving to help make our lives easier. Whether navigating cognitive or mobility challenges or looking for more innovative ways to use your ...

A teen’s phone hack is going viral on TikTok — and school administrators may not be too happy about it. The video — posted by TikTok user Belle Hesse on Jan. 7 — shows hands placing a perfectly cut, ...