In today’s interconnected world, online scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals across various platforms. Attackers leverage email, social media, messaging apps, and even phone calls to deceive unsuspecting victims. To help safeguard yourself against these threats, be sure to use strong, unique passwords, enable MFA when possible, and be sure to keep your devices…
Tech Support scams prey on users by offering technical support or claiming to fix non-existent computer issues, often leading to significant financial and data loss. Tech support scams can be frightening and convincing, but staying vigilant and informed is your best defense. How to Recognize a Tech Support Scam Tech support scams involve fraudsters posing…
Accidental deposit scams are on the rise. These scams occur when a cybercriminal “accidentally” sends money to a user’s payment app like Venmo. The scammer then messages the user, asking them to return the accidental payment. If the user interacts with the scammer and sends the money back, they might become part of the scammer’s…
In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, ad blockers have emerged as an unlikely but effective defense against spyware. Recent revelations shed light on spyware makers’ alarming tactics, turning online ads into weapons. The Dark Side of Online Ads Spyware makers have reportedly developed sophisticated methods to infect specific targets through banner ads. Multiple companies have developed…
A fake password manager app was spotted in app stores. The fake app mimicked the real LastPass app with a similar design and description. The cybercriminals even copied a few reviews from the actual app to the fake one. The app was used to steal users’ credentials. There were some signs that indicated the scam. …
