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Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media

Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think.

Phil Muncaster18 Aug 2025


How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game

Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think

Phil Muncaster12 Aug 2025


Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster08 Aug 2025


Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Why the tech industry needs to stand firm on preserving end-to-end encryption

Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity

Tony Anscombe01 Aug 2025


The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for

Phil Muncaster29 Jul 2025


Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware

Phil Muncaster24 Jul 2025


Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Task scams: Why you should never pay to get paid

Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Jul 2025


Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals

Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals

Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals

Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.

Phil Muncaster02 Jun 2025


Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails

Cybercriminals impersonate the trusted e-signature brand and send fake Docusign notifications to trick people into giving away their personal or corporate data

Phil Muncaster27 May 2025