Phishing email impersonates Social Security to collect personal information
Emails from the Social Security Administration (SSA) tend to grab attention, especially since they pertain to retirement benefits and your earnings. So, when you see a message stating that your statement is ready, it’s easy to understand why someone might click to check it out. Unfortunately, that’s what scammers are banking on. Recently, an email […]
Arizona man taken into custody for reportedly sending an email to a Tucson news station about plans to bomb the White House
Threatening Email Leads to Arrest of Tucson Man On Wednesday, an Arizona man was taken into custody after reportedly sending an email that contained threats of bombings at the White House and various locations in Washington, D.C., according to federal authorities. Jacob Aaron Hicks, a 46-year-old from Tucson, faces charges for making an interstate threat […]
Email spam filters kept GOP fundraisers from receiving an estimated $117 million in donations last year, according to a surprising study.
A recent study has revealed that Republican candidates missed out on about $117 million in donations last year due to their fundraising emails being labeled as spam by major email providers like Google’s Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, and Yahoo. The findings come from a notable analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa and the […]
Phishing email aimed at subscribers presents a fraudulent billing page
If you receive an email about a problem with your ChatGPT subscription, it’s likely to grab your attention. Perhaps your payment didn’t go through, or maybe your card has expired. Either way, you’d probably feel the urge to resolve the issue before it affects your account. That instinct is something cybercriminals are leveraging. Security experts […]
Fauci Attempted to Erase Gain-of-Function Research Email, New Documents Show
Eight years prior to the onset of COVID-19, a journalist warned that precarious viral research could lead to potential catastrophe, affecting the reputation of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In response, Anthony Fauci expressed his frustration in an email to an aide, instructing them to delete the conversation completely, as uncovered by documents obtained […]
Spouse of hedge fund executive prohibited from giving testimony in unprecedented New Jersey divorce case after accessing his email and taking his mail, according to the judge.
Billionaire John Overdeck is set to give testimony on Tuesday regarding his high-profile divorce case, but his estranged wife, Laura, has been prohibited from taking the stand after a judge found she engaged in deceptive actions, including hacking and deleting evidence. New Jersey Family Court Judge Bruce Buechler pointed to various instances of domestic surveillance […]
Fauci Email: ‘Cannot Overlook’ Former FDA Official’s Report on Coronavirus Vaccine Reactions
Fauci’s Response to Vaccine Adverse Events Raises Questions In 2021, Anthony Fauci provided an unusual reply when FDA officials sought his thoughts concerning reports from various individuals—medical professionals included—who experienced “adverse events” post-coronavirus vaccination. Instead of giving an immediate response, Fauci opted to send the message to Francis Collins, the former head of the National […]
Tennessee city council meeting becomes heated after vice mayor Craig Hayes defends harsh email telling resident to ‘go back to a tree’
A vice mayor in Tennessee has come under fire after criticizing a resident in a harsh email, only to stand by his words during a heated city council meeting. Michael Zinser, a Gallatin resident, has been outspoken about his dissatisfaction with the rapid development in his area—located about 30 miles from Nashville. In response to […]
Nothing signals inauthentic grassroots like an email from a dead person
Supporters of a proposed data center project in Coweta, Oklahoma, have faced serious opposition, leading to claims of disingenuous tactics. Critics allege that advocates resorted to generating fake endorsements allegedly from local residents. One such message read: “Dear Deputy Mayor Barnett, Project Atlas will bring millions in revenue for city services and educational upgrades, which […]
Strapped for cash, DNC takes a risk with its headquarters after falling victim to an email scam.
The Democratic National Committee Faces Financial Struggles The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is in a difficult position right now. They are significantly behind the Republican National Committee in terms of financial stability. While the GOP reportedly has no debt and $128.53 million in cash at the end of last month, the DNC, under Chairman Ken […]