New PayPal phishing scheme employs real emails to gather your information
New PayPal Phishing Scam on the Rise A recent phishing scam has emerged targeting PayPal users, even those who consider themselves tech-savvy. What sets this scam apart is its use of PayPal’s own email system, creating messages that appear extremely credible. Unlike typical scams plagued by errors and suspicious domains, these emails come directly from […]
Gmail users warned of ‘sophisticated’ phishing attack
Hackers are turning their inbox into a risky zone. Google issued an urgent warning to 3 billion Gmail users after confirming a “sleek” phishing scam targeting unsuspecting emails. Cyber con artists are extremely mean, and even veteran technicians are falling down. Developer Nick Johnson Social media alarm has been sounded – After being almost fooled […]
Don’t get caught in the ‘Apple ID suspended’ phishing scam
Scammers keep coming up with new and honestly pretty clever ways to trick people. They social engineer their phishing emails and messages so cleverly that even the most tech-savvy users have to think twice. One example is the “Deactivate Apple ID” phishing scam. It's been popular for the past few years, so you may have […]
AI-powered scam targets 2.5 billion Gmail users in sophisticated phishing attacks
Gmail is used by approximately 2.5 billion users worldwide and is a frequent target for scammers. If you use Gmail, you've probably encountered phishing emails impersonating popular companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple. These scams are often easily spotted due to suspicious email addresses and other red flags such as poor grammar or urgent requests […]
Sneaky scammers drain bank account in sinister phone phishing scheme
I frequently receive text alerts from my bank about possible fraudulent transactions. These notifications are meant to protect us, but they can sometimes be misused by sophisticated thieves. Here's a real-life example shared by Kevin from Dandridge, Tennessee, who wanted to let others know about these nasty schemes so they can protect themselves from unscrupulous […]
Iranian-backed cyber group ramps up phishing against Israel, US targets: Google
Google analysts reported Wednesday that Iranian-backed cyber groups are conducting an “aggressive, multipronged” campaign to target the United States and Israel and interfere in the U.S. presidential election. Blog Post. Google said the group, APT42, has ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and has consistently targeted senior U.S. and Israeli officials, including current and […]
Apple warns users to take these steps amid alarming uptick in phishing cyberattacks
Amid a surge in deceptive phishing scams, Apple has issued new guidelines for iPhone users. The ploy is carried out when hackers “use sophisticated tactics to trick you into handing over personal information.” According to the tech giant. The scams typically take the form of emails pretending to be from real companies, fake pop-up ads, […]
MakerDAO delegate's $11M in tokens stolen in phishing scam – Cointelegraph
A MakerDAO governance representative lost $11 million worth of Aave Ethereum Maker (aEthMKR) and Pendle USDe tokens in a phishing scam after signing multiple petitions. Scam Sniffer was detected The incident occurred in the early hours of June 23. After making multiple signatures, users fell victim to a phishing scam and lost their digital assets. […]
Look before you scan – the QR code scammers are phishing for business | John Naughton
HIt’s a common scenario: You’re heading to a meeting in a new part of town. You’re running late, it’s raining, and there’s no parking spot in sight. Thankfully, there is street parking, so you park your car in an available spot. You pay for a few hours and rush off to your meeting. But the […]
Ask Kurt: How to avoid phishing scams, protect your iPhone
In the digital age, where our lives are intertwined with technology, scammers and hackers are lurking in the shadows, always looking for an opportunity to penetrate our defenses. They plot with a superficial sense of legitimacy and urgency to prey on unsuspecting people. It’s a battle of wits where staying one step ahead is the […]