Don’t get sacked! Scams to look out for this Super Bowl
As the teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fraudsters are waiting to intercept your funds
As the teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fraudsters are waiting to intercept your funds
Cybercriminals are putting a new twist on an old trick
When it comes to protection against this insidious type of scam, the telcos’ authentication procedures leave a lot be desired, a study finds
An ongoing phishing scam uncovered by ESET researchers seeks to wreak havoc on your money and digital life in one fell swoop
How can people who didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and scammers are gearing up to flood you with bogus offers
Up to 30 percent of romance fraud victims in 2018 are estimated to have been used as money mules
The fraudulent campaign is hosted by a domain that is home to yet more bogus offers pretending to come from other well-known brands
ESET researchers discover fraudulent schemes piggybacking on the popularity of the face-modifying tool FaceApp, using a fake “Pro” version of the application as a lure
On the good news front, the FBI notes the success of its newly-established team in recovering some of the funds lost in BEC scams
More advice for detecting and avoiding sextortion scams
Cyberblackmail/sextortion again raises its not-so-pretty little head
The first virtual concert to take place inside a video game attracted interest not only from players but also from scammers, who tried to take advantage of the huge event by tricking users into buying tickets even though the concert was free
And that’s on top of the heartache experienced by the tens of thousands of people who fall for romance scams each year
Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you
The message starts off with the kind of information that is apt to send shivers down the spines of many binge-watchers
Some useful advice for staying safe while hunting for bargains in this holiday season
As the threat of bogus apps continues, what can we do to protect ourselves against these fraudulent practices?
As we increasingly make use of our smartphones to satisfy our shopping needs, let’s shine a light on how these hubs of our digital lives can be used to shop securely, on and around a day dedicated to online deals
What are the emotional triggers and errors in judgment that make you fall victim to scammers?