How cargo thieves are stealing millions of dollars in tech hardware

Energy drinks and sneakers give way to pricey AI chips and RAM modules as favorite targets. The cargo thief waited until the last worker left the warehouse in Reno, Nevada, before he pulled into the ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.4 will activate key theft prevention feature on all iPhones

iOS 26.4 is the next big iPhone software release, and Apple plans to enable a key security feature by default in the update. Stolen Device Protection will be on by default in iOS 26.4 In early 2024, ...
TechSpot

Android phones are getting smarter about detecting when they've been stolen

What just happened? Apple's iPhones have traditionally been prime targets for phone thieves due to their high resale value, but premium Android devices can also be highly desirable targets. Google is ...
Bleeping Computer

Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...
TechRepublic

Android Phones Get AI-Powered Anti-Theft Features

Google has dropped a security upgrade that could save your data when criminals strike. The tech giant has revealed that Android devices are receiving expanded anti-theft capabilities, building on ...
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Illinois officials investigate ATM theft using a vehicle

Chicago police are searching for thieves caught on camera ripping an ATM out of a building using a car and chain. Video shows attack on Ilhan Omar during town hall Person in critical condition after ...
TechCrunch

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features

Google on Tuesday announced an expanded set of Android theft-protection features, designed to make its mobile devices less of a target for criminals. Building on existing tools like Theft Detection ...
Android Authority

Google just made it even harder for thieves to access your Android device

Google has announced a variety of theft protection improvements for Android devices. This includes a toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, a more comprehensive Identity Check feature, and a more ...
T&D

Innovative Technologies Combat Copper Theft in Utility Infrastructure

Copper theft costs industries over US$1 billion annually, with repair costs often exceeding the value of stolen copper. Utilities have adopted modern deterrents such as copper-clad steel, RFID ...
AOL

Assistant Principal Accused Of Walmart Theft Scheme Using ‘Stacking’ Method For Months

A Georgia assistant principal has been arrested after authorities accused her of repeatedly stealing merchandise from Walmart using a self-checkout trick known as the “stacking” method. On January 19, ...
Bleeping Computer

ownCloud urges users to enable MFA after credential theft reports

File-sharing platform ownCloud warned users today to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to block attackers using compromised credentials from stealing their data. ownCloud has over 200 million ...