Professors union at CUNY is accused of improperly using government emails to promote Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, according to critics.
A left-leaning union for professors at the City University of New York has been accused of improperly using government email resources to support the campaign of socialist mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani. Recently, leaders from the Professional Staff Council sent out mass emails using CUNY email addresses to rally faculty and staff at Manhattan Community College […]
Prince Andrew’s released Epstein emails lead to significant turmoil for the royal family, according to an expert
As more details about Prince Andrew’s former communications with Jeffrey Epstein come to light, experts suggest that King Charles III is under growing pressure from within the royal family to distance himself from his brother. There are rising concerns about the implications this has for the monarchy’s future. According to British royal expert Hilary Fordwich, […]
Phony invitation emails conceal harmful software aimed at stealing your personal information
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly clever with their tactics, and one of their recent schemes involves sending fake invitation emails that mimic legitimate services. These emails might offer “special invites” or prompt you to download something before confirming your information. It’s easy to install malware on your computer with just one click if you’re not paying […]
Scammers imitate genuine work emails, making phishing attacks almost impossible to spot.
Tips to Avoid AI Phishing Scams Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, and their tactics, especially through phishing emails, are becoming more sophisticated. These deceptive emails often appear to come from trusted sources, making it quite tricky to detect them. In particular, work emails can lower your guard. Who would suspect anything from their boss or IT […]
Bobby Scott Upset After Emails from Absent Workers Allegedly Criticize Them Regarding Shutdown
Accusations of Hatch Act Violations Amid Government Shutdown Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat from Virginia, recently accused officials from the Trump administration of breaching federal law by implementing automated email replies that blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Scott, who leads the House Education and Labor Committee, has called on Republicans to investigate whether […]
Union of federal workers files lawsuit regarding emails about the Education Department shutdown
A lawsuit has been filed by the Federal Workers Union against the Trump administration, sparked by automated email responses from education employees that attributed the government shutdown to the Democrats. The Federation of Governments (AFGE), along with the Fore Democracy and Public Citizens’ Litigation Group, has issued letters regarding suspensions and has taken legal action […]
Most adults were unable to tell apart real from AI-generated phishing emails.
Recent global surveys have revealed that many individuals struggle to tell the difference between phishing messages generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and those crafted by actual people. A study involving 18,000 adults worldwide assessed their understanding of cyber threats like phishing and AI, highlighting a considerable gap in awareness. In fact, only 46% of respondents […]
Google Cautions that Criminals Are Targeting CEOs with Extortion Emails Following Suspected Oracle Breach
New Fear-Tor Campaign Targets Executives Security firms Mandiant and Google are currently looking into a new fear-tor campaign that has begun targeting high-level executives across different companies. The campaign involves emails asserting that sensitive data has been stolen from Oracle E-Business Suite Systems. As reported by BleepingComputer, this campaign, which started in late September, is […]
A young banking executive in Europe shares that checking emails while on vacation is more about changing perspective than disconnecting.
Being part of the C-suite brings its fair share of stress, long hours, and relentless oversight. But what’s it like for top executives when they clock out? The series, The Good Life, reveals how ambitious leaders allocate their time and resources outside their professional obligations. Today, we feature Bianca Zwart, the 33-year-old Chief Strategy Officer […]
Reasons to Hold Off on Deleting Spam Emails Immediately — And What to Do Instead
Spam emails are incredibly annoying and can even pose threats, especially if they tie into phishing schemes. The common advice has always been to delete them immediately. However, this might not be the best approach; it turns out that retaining spam can yield significant benefits. Rather than just hitting delete, consider holding onto those pesky […]