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PayPal Passwords Up for Sale—Again

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PayPal Passwords Up for Sale—Again

If your PayPal Password wasn’t included in any of the previous lists that were snatched up from a data breach, it’s likely it is out there in a list that’s for sale now. A list of a whopping 15.8 million passwords, supposedly from PayPal accounts is being offered for sale by a hacker going by the name of Chucky_BF at a bargain basement price of $750. Now that’s a sale! The passwords are in plain text, which give researchers the suspicion that they weren’t actually taken from PayPal...but they also could be. READ FULL STORY

Identity Theft

Credit Monitoring vs Credit Freeze
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 3, 2025

Have you been offered credit monitoring because of a data breach? Will credit monitoring alone safeguard you against identity theft? In a nutshell, the answer is a resounding "no." Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services both have their pros and cons. But if you are offered these services as a result of a data breach or other cyber incident, it’s important to know what they are and do…and what they are not and don’t and whether a credit freeze is really what you need. READ FULL STORY

Time's Up For Windows 10: The End Of Security Updates

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Time's Up For Windows 10: The End Of Security Updates

It’s coming soon! A major security event affecting hundreds of millions of computers worldwide comes to fruition in October 2025a. Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. While you still may prefer to stick with the known operating system rather than update, you can have some problems. That’s because there will be no more software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes—and that could leave you in a lurch! READ FULL STORY
Invoice Phishing’s Hidden Agenda

Scams & Phishing

Invoice Phishing’s Hidden Agenda

There’s a not-so-new cybercrime hitting inboxes everywhere and it’s using phishing invoices to install a variety of malware, including an info-stealer. While some of us regularly get invoices in our inbox for this or that, we should all be aware of this invoice-themed phishing attack that’s likely to show up to collect payment in your email soon. This invoice phishing attack, like most others, takes advantage of something we cannot avoid: Being human. READ FULL STORY
QR Code Scanning Scams – How To Use QR’s Safely And Securely

Mobile Security

QR Code Scanning Scams – How To Use QR’s Safely And Securely

In our never-ending pursuit of info-quick technology, QR (quick response) codes have found a huge following. In return, these codes seem to be everywhere and on everything. From TV screens to product packaging, web pages, and more, QR codes are easy to find. But like most technology we’ve grown to love, cybercriminals love it too but for very different reasons. Some QR-secure tips can help scan fans stay safer and enjoy the benefits of this quick response technology. READ FULL STORY

How Being Human Makes Us Targets For Online Scams

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How Being Human Makes Us Targets For Online Scams

Being human comes with certain attributes cybercriminals love to exploit. In the world of online scams, our willingness to trust others can easily translate to a scam’s success. And since we can’t help being human, we need to keep in mind that scammers exploit our humanity to their benefit. But as humans, we can also spot an attempted scam when we see one. It’s important to know that no one is too smart or cyber-savvy to fall for some of the tricks scammers have up their sleeves. READ FULL STORY
The Growing Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud

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The Growing Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud

Imagine a crime straight out of a sci-fi thriller: criminals piecing together parts of people’s identities to create entirely new personas. This isn’t fiction—it’s a growing danger known as synthetic identity fraud, or “Frankenstein fraud,” where thieves use fragments of stolen identities to wreak havoc. At its core, synthetic identity theft involves stealing a Social Security number (SSN) and combining it with fake or unrelated personal details—like a different name, address, or birthdate—to fabricate a brand-new identity. The culprits often target the most vulnerable: children, the elderly, or the homeless. READ FULL STORY
Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

Scams & Phishing

Email Scams Threaten Extortion And Blackmail

An uptick in email scams has cybersecurity professionals concerned, and for good reason. Symantec researchers found that in the first five months of 2019, they prevented almost 300 million extortion email attacks from going forward. Just some of those discovered include blackmail, sextortion, bombs, hit men, and malware threats. The researchers also determined the average cost of paying demands over a 30 day period was $1.2 million in 243 Bitcoin transactions. READ FULL STORY
Spyware Pop-Up Danger – 4 Words NOT To Click

Scams & Phishing

Spyware Pop-Up Danger – 4 Words NOT To Click

When it comes to our personal online safety, sometimes knowing what NOT to do is as important as doing the smart thing. Avoiding trouble like spyware is crazy important, including knowing how not to download it. There are security basics we can all benefit from, and one of the following tips involves four little words NOT to click on with those annoying but potentially dangerous pop-ups. A security employee from McAfee shares the four words to avoid those bad pop-ups or risk downloading spyware. READ FULL STORY
Online And Mobile Payment Option Security

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Online And Mobile Payment Option Security

Most of us have heard of the various payment systems that allow us to pay almost anyone without writing the old-fashioned paper check. Now, we can pay nearly anyone, residing anywhere in the world with just a few taps on the keyboard or touch of an app. The three best known are PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle and all of them are increasingly being used for business purposes. PayPal and Venmo work essentially the same way and are actually owned by the same company, though there are some small differences in how they are used. READ FULL STORY
Just Two Words Can Put You In The Middle Of A Smishing Scam

Scams & Phishing

Just Two Words Can Put You In The Middle Of A Smishing Scam

Phishing by text or “smishing” has long been a thorn in the side of smartphone users. With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to lure victims, this latest smishing attack is doing the trick. And now, a Chinese smishing network using just two words in a text are tricking victims into handing over sensitive information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that last year, scam texts alone cost consumers a reported $470 million and growing. READ FULL STORY
Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

Scams & Phishing

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

There’s a segment of the U.S. population particularly vulnerable to online and other scams. The 60+ year old community is under attack, and the complaints are on the rise. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reports last year saw an 11% rise in complaints of elder fraud over the previous year. It’s now a nearly $3.5 billion criminal scheme to defraud this at-risk group — and it’s only getting worse. The 2023 IC3 Elder Fraud Report takes a deep dive into the problem at hand including the statistics behind fraud victim complaints to the agency. READ FULL STORY
FBI Warns Medusa is Trying to Snake Her Way Into Your Network

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FBI Warns Medusa is Trying to Snake Her Way Into Your Network

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a warning about a ransomware-as-a-service variant that has been on the attack since December. The Medusa ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has targeted over 300 victims across critical infrastructure sectors. These include, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The group employs tactics such as phishing campaigns and exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems. READ FULL STORY




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