Black Friday shoppers targeted with scams — experts reveal tips to protect yourself
If these Black Friday deals are too good to be true, they probably are. The day after Thanksgiving is a day of blockbuster sales, not scams, but Black Friday is also rife with cybercrime, from fraudulent websites to fake ads masquerading as fan-favorite brands. fox news According to reports, 50% of online shoppers are scammed […]
Spotify playlists are being hijacked to promote pirated software and scams
Many of us use Spotify every day to listen to songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. Some people create playlists of their favorite songs, while others save playlists created by others. In case you didn't know, Spotify lets you create public playlists that anyone can save and listen to. You might think this is a harmless feature, […]
Amazon’s VP explains how to protect yourself from holiday impersonation scams
Black Friday is fast approaching, and by the time you finish eating your Thanksgiving leftovers, Christmas will already be around the corner. That may be an exaggeration, but what it isn't is that identity fraud is on the rise as the holiday season approaches. As shopping ramps up, Amazon has become a particularly big target. […]
Top scams targeting our military heroes and how to avoid them
Cyber crooks are some of the most ruthless people out there. They do not even spare our military heroes. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these criminals stole $477 million from veterans, military personnel, and their spouses last year. This is an increase of $63 million from 2022 and shows military personnel are a […]
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), AI cyber exploitation victim Elliston Berry and his mother Anna McAdams speak out about artificial intelligence as cyber exploitation schemes become a growing problem among minors. Discuss the risks. A new Visa report sheds light on new issues. Scams targeting consumers And the travelers put a new spin on an old […]
10 celebs most targeted by malicious deepfake scams, dangerous search results
Identity fraud is everywhere these days, with scammers preferring to impersonate government officials, large corporations, and even politicians. But often they can also pretend to be your favorite celebrity. You've probably seen deepfakes of celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies, NFTs, or sketchy products (seriously, Tom Hanks isn't promoting fake medical products here). Many celebrities have been caught […]
Deception in democracy: Beware the most common types of election-related scams
Elections are one of the most important parts of a democracy, but unfortunately that also means bad actors will try to twist things to their advantage. With the U.S. general election just around the corner, cybersecurity risks are increasing, not only to the systems running the elections but to you as well. Social media and […]
The clever tech powering a wave of pig-butchering scams
Pig butchering scams are becoming more sophisticated and the amount of damage is increasing day by day. One report found criminals defrauded an estimated $75 billion From the victim. And just recently, the bust of an Asian criminal organization added another $46 million to that number. Win an iPhone 16 Pro with Apple Intelligence ($999 […]
Romance scams rise as Americans look to dating apps: 4 tips to protect yourself
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Rising crypto scams leave Americans reeling from billions in losses
Cryptocurrency was supposed to change How we handle money. We kept hearing from influencers and “experts” about how this gives them complete control over their cash and how safe it is. However, scammers have shown that cryptocurrencies are not as foolproof as promised. It's actually very easy to steal. The FBI reported that Americans lost […]