Phishing scams love mimicking Microsoft
Security firm Check Point has updated its list of well-known brands that are being used by phishers to gain access to users’ sensitive information online. In the last quarter, Microsoft has moved […]
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Amazon scams: How to spot fake order confirmations
Amazon delivers billions of packages every year, and criminals are taking advantage of it. With phishing emails, text messages, or phone calls, the fraudsters claim that supposedly unauthorized orders are on the […]
Norton’s free AI-powered Genie tool helps you spot online scams
These days, the sheer volume of scam attempts online makes it difficult to figure out what’s genuine and what’s not. But Norton’s AI-powered Genie tool is designed to help. Norton says Genie […]
Ransomware isn’t as big a threat as these scams
Ransomware has gone corporate. These attacks, which hold files and PCs hostage until there’s a payout, may seem savage but behind the scenes, it’s civilized. The hackers have days that look a […]
What are catfishing scams? How to not become a victim yourself
Have you ever met someone online who turned out to be not who they said they were? If so, you’ve fallen victim to a so-called “catfish” (sometimes also called “catfishers”). Catfishing—pretending to […]
Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But as you start gearing up to hunt for bargains, be aware that fraudsters are looking […]
How to avoid Gmail scams
Many phishing scams are easy to spot but hackers are getting better at disguising threats online. One of the latest scams is gaining momentum and even tricking tech-savvy experiences users. Here’s how […]
The FTC goes hunting for misleading ‘AI’ product claims and scams
The term “AI” is inescapable right now, spreading its way across every facet of every market, whether it actually makes sense or not. And as it turns out, the US Federal Trade […]
How to avoid phishing scams
Phishing attacks are a nasty business. Not only do they have the potential to clear out a victim’s bank account, but also leave the person feeling very foolish due to the fact […]
Live AI deepfake video makes ‘pig butchering’ scams more convincing
“Pig butchering” is an unsavory term for a very specific kind of phishing attack, wherein the scammer targets a wealthy individual with the lure of romance and then takes them for all […]
