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Scary security story in the news? Here's whether your family needs to worry, and exactly what to do.
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Mild worryFake crypto app on Apple App Store linked to $23K wallet theft
- What happened
- A fake cryptocurrency trading app called Padre Terminal, previously available on the Apple App Store for iOS devices, has been linked to the theft of approximately $23,000 from 27 Solana wallets. …
- Who's affected
- People who use Apple devices.
- What to do
- If you installed the app named in the story, delete it and change any password you typed into it.
- Before installing an app, check the developer name, the reviews and how long it has been around.
- Never type a crypto wallet recovery phrase or bank login into an app you just found.
WorryUpdate Applebee's app to protect your data
- What happened
- A security researcher found a password in the Applebee's app that could have let hackers access customers' personal info. This was an easy mistake, but it's not fixed yet.
- Who's affected
- Anyone who has used the Applebee's app recently
- What to do
- Update the Applebee's app to the latest version (Settings > Apps > Update)
- Check your account activity and report any suspicious changes
WorryUpdate Telegram Android to fix voice call security flaw
- What happened
- A bug in Telegram for Android lets attackers take control of your phone if you answer a voice call. They need only an ordinary Telegram account.
- Who's affected
- Android users with the old version of Telegram installed
- What to do
- Check if you have Telegram version 12.10.4 or later
- If not, update to the latest version from Google Play Store
Mild worryBinance hack: your money is likely fine, but watch for scams
- What happened
- Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, was hacked for about $6.3 billion on October 29, 2026. Binance says it will cover the losses and customer balances are safe. Withdrawals are paused for a day or two; deposits work.
- Who's affected
- People with Binance accounts, and anyone who might get scam messages about it.
- What to do
- If you have a Binance account, don't panic or rush; check your balance only in the official app.
- Ignore any email, text, call, or DM about 'recovering your funds' or 'verifying your account'.
- Never share your login, 2FA code, or recovery phrase with anyone, even someone claiming to be Binance support.
Mild worryiPhone "Live Listen" warning: what it really does
- What happened
- A screenshot going around claims an iPhone setting lets someone listen in and get a transcript of everything you do. The setting is real but the claim is overblown. Live Listen is an Apple accessibility feature that turns your iPhone into a microphone for AirPods or hearing aids. Its Remote Control option lets another device signed in to your own Apple Account (like your Apple Watch or iPad) start a listening session and see captions of what the phone hears. It doesn't show your texts or apps, and a stranger can't use it. A phone left on a meeting table could always record you with Voice Memos, so this isn't a new risk; for sensitive conversations, ask people to leave phones outside.
- Who's affected
- iPhone owners who share their Apple Account with someone, or worry someone close to them has access to it.
- What to do
- Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Live Listen, turn off Remote Control if you don't use it.
- If a session is running, stop it from Control Center.
- If you think someone else knows your Apple Account password, change it and check Settings > [your name] for devices you don't recognize.
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