Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as “new,” a one-star review flagged by more than 100 buyers left them $600,000 in debt. Plus, CrowdStrike trouble continues, web searches are changing, and a remote worker turned out to be a North Korean spy.
Worried someone is snooping on your iPhone? Here's how to record evidence
Safety Check for iPhone lets you quickly stop sharing your information or review and update sharing with people and apps. It’s among several safety features introduced with iOS 16, which you can read about here.
You’ll want evidence if you’ve experienced harmful or suspicious activity on your phone and must report it. Screenshots can help, but that might not always be enough. Here’s how to record what’s happening on your screen.
Check your exposure
When it comes to smartphones, your privacy and security are always at risk. You have a device with a constant internet connection that opens you up to spam, scams, malware and more.
There’s also potential for abuse. People with your contact information can contact you anytime and even track your location.
Suppose you notice suspicious activity, such as pop-ups, apps you don’t remember installing, mysterious messages or strange login screens. In that case, you’ll want to capture the footage if you are scammed and need evidence for authorities. This can help catch the crooks and get your money back.
The same goes for threatening or scary messages. Whether it’s a current or former partner, someone you met online, a coworker or anyone making you uncomfortable, recording what they’re saying is a good idea.
If it becomes a situation that needs to be escalated to the police or a courtroom, that evidence can be invaluable.
Another time recording your screen is valuable is if you see a notification that someone is attempting to use your Apple ID to sign in on a new device. Record the screen to catch them in the act!
Is someone snooping on you? The clues aren’t always so clear. Here’s how to tell if someone is reading or getting a copy of your text messages.
You can generally record anything on your screen and save the footage to your phone. NOTE: Some apps don’t allow screen recording. Also, some messaging apps will let people know that you activated screen recording.
Your iPhone has a built-in screen recorder, so you don’t have to rely on third-party apps. Here’s how it works.
Signs your phone or computer is infected with a keylogger
Hackers and scammers are a constant threat, but they’re not the only ones you must worry about. People in your social circles (or even in your own house) can spy on you by forwarding your calls and texts. Tap or click here to check if your calls are being intercepted and how to stop it.
🇰🇵 Live fast, die Jong: A Nashville man could spend 20 years in prison for helping North Koreans infiltrate U.S. companies. North Korean intelligence used his identity to get remote IT positions, then had company-issued laptops sent to his home. Then the North Koreans logged onto these laptops to spy on U.S. companies.
Take this important security step with your Apple account now
Did you know that someone can intercept your text messages without you even knowing it? You may think that the danger only comes from hackers and scammers, but it could be someone closer to home. Here’s how to spot the clues that someone is snooping on you.
Clues someone is reading or getting a copy of your text messages
Just about every connected device you have can be used to spy on you, and this isn’t limited to smart speakers and webcams. Many smart TVs come equipped with cameras that you don’t even know exist. Tap or click here for tips on stopping your TV from tracking you.
Spy versus spy: mSpy is a surveillance app used to track children, relatives and romantic partners without their consent. Hackers just exposed the identities of millions of customers, and the list includes senior U.S. military personnel, a U.S. federal judge and a government watchdog. Juicy stuff.
Insurers use drones to watch your home
Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android’s new “Find My Device” feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.
🍯 High-tech honeypot: The FBI wanted to spy on criminals doing business on untraceable phones, so they started a phone company. “Anom” sold encrypted phones that secretly sent copies of every message straight to the FBI. Even Anom’s employees knew they were a part of the sting. Their slogan? “Keep secrets safe!” Ahem, not sure spilling the beans about Anom was a great idea …
TVs hacked: LG patched four huge vulnerabilities that let hackers spy on what you watch and install unwanted apps that can give them access to everything on your network. Yes, that’s bad. Here’s how to update your TV: Go to Settings > All Settings > Support > Software Update > Check for Updates. Btw, you should check for updates on your TV even if it isn’t manufactured by LG; if hackers hit LG, others are next in line.
Spy satellites are watching you
Yep, they’re not just looking at the the military — we’ve got the details. Plus, a massive cellular outage across the U.S., Google pauses Gemini’s image generator after a blunder and an Oklahoma man hacks a government auction website.
AirBnb, Vrbo customers beware - creepy new spy cams from Amazon
Booking a stay for your next vacay? Here’s why you’ll need to take a peek around the house.
Another example of why TikTok is a danger to America
Do you have a dangerous spy tool for China on your phone? I give you the details, in 60 seconds.
Can 'The Gray Man' fix Netflix?
Can a new spy thriller save Netflix from its $50 billion drop in stock value? Here’s why Netflix is gambling on “The Gray Man,” in 60 seconds.
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These sunglasses can spy on other people
Is it legal to record someone using the new Facebook Ray-Ban sunglasses? Listen now before you hit the play button.
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Stalkerware software: Here's what happens when someone snoops on your phone
As a parent, the security of your children is of utmost importance. If you have teenagers, you might have been tempted to install software on their mobile phones so that you can keep track of them. There are several legitimate apps available for both iOS and Android.
Does your motherboard have a secret Chinese spy chip?
A recent Bloomberg report has stated that their might be evidence that some Chinese computer manufacturers may be putting a spy chip within the servers that could give Chinese hackers a backdoor.