A website called “UK visa portal” has been quietly collecting passport scans, selfies, and personal data from thousands of travellers who thought they were applying through official channels.

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Meta's AI support chatbot had a security flaw that let hackers take over Instagram accounts just by asking. Here's what to do ...

NHS England provides the Wayfinder services that enable people and carers to access information about their secondary care referrals and their elective care via the NHS account (either the NHS App or ...

Bank security codes sent via text may not be enough. Learn why authenticator apps and passkeys offer stronger two-factor authentication protection.

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Text messages are a weak, vulnerable way to authenticate account logins. Soon, you'll have to switch to one of these safer, more secure methods.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

In brief: Despite dating back to 1993 and the GSM era, SMS codes remain fully active across authentication and identity verification workflows. Microsoft is among the bigger tech players pushing to ...

Like last year, one popular red carpet trend has been banned 'for decency reasons' JB Lacroix/FilmMagic; Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Cannes Film Festival enforces a strict dress code, ...

The 79th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Monday, with a strict dress code that bans nudity, gowns with long trains and sneakers from the red carpet. Getty Images The bare-skin ban is back on the ...

State-run oil companies are verifying LPG consumers' income to cut subsidy burden. Those with incomes over ₹10 lakh may lose benefits. Consumers must respond within seven days to avoid cancellation.