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Do You Get My Vibe? Claude AI a Tool of Crime

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Do You Get My Vibe? Claude AI a Tool of Crime

Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models—especially Claude Code—were hijacked by criminals to carry out what they describe as an “unprecedented” cybercrime spree. Rather than just using AI as an assistant, attackers used Claude end-to-end: zeroing in on weak spots, stealing data, crafting malware, and then demanding ransoms. The operation reportedly touched at least 17 organizations, covering healthcare, emergency services, government, and others.  READ FULL STORY

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Video Icon Typosquatting And Fake Pop-ups Detailed
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
February 4, 2026

Cyber criminals continue to update how they target and attack people and organizations.  In this video you will learn about ransomware, a favorite of cyber criminals and a common way systems become infected.  In addition, you will learn about new cyber extortion techniques that will become far more popular in the near future. With a little research and a cautious approach to links and attachments, chances are you can avoid being a victim of cybercrime. READ FULL STORY

Senior Safety Online – AARP’s Top Tips For Data Security

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Senior Safety Online – AARP’s Top Tips For Data Security

It’s widely known that seniors are a choice target for cybercriminals. In fact, they are the second most target age group for cybersecurity crimes. Thanks to a publication by AARP “My Online Privacy for Seniors,” this e-book offers ways this vulnerable population can be smarter about their online security. It offers basic steps and strategies for keeping PII secure. Below are some of the AARP’s top online tips for seniors, so share them with an older friend or loved one – they’ll thank you for it. READ FULL STORY
Do You Use Google Search? Your Next Download Could Be Infected

Scams & Phishing

Do You Use Google Search? Your Next Download Could Be Infected

Think you're safe downloading software from the top Google search results? Think again. FortiGuard Labs discovered a massive SEO (that’s Search Engine Optimization) poisoning campaign. Cybercriminals create fraudulent websites that look almost identical to legitimate software providers and use special plugins to artificially bump these fake sites to the top of search rankings when you type something into the address window. For now, these are primarily targeting Chinese-speaking users, but the tactics being used could easily spread to English-speaking audiences next…and as is typically the case, they likely will.  READ FULL STORY
Sneaky Fake Error Pop-Ups Are Spreading Malware Everywhere

Scams & Phishing

Sneaky Fake Error Pop-Ups Are Spreading Malware Everywhere

It’s the kind of online trick that makes your heart skip a beat. A window pops up on your screen telling you there’s something wrong with your computer or that the website you’re trying to view is corrupted. But what looks like a legitimate warning might actually be a malware trap, and cybercrooks are using it to infect your devices without you realizing it. Security experts have discovered a new scam tool being used on compromised websites. READ FULL STORY

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It’s a New Year, but Old Vulnerabilities Are Still Coming For Us
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
January 31, 2026

It may be January, but that doesn’t mean cybercriminals are taking a break. In fact, they're starting strong with CVE-2026-0628. This is a newly disclosed, critical-severity vulnerability that security researchers say could allow attackers to completely take over systems with little effort. And you are probably asking if you might be at risk. Well, if you are one of the 3 billion plus users of Google’s Chrome browser, you just might be. READ FULL STORY

Accounts Drained By Zelle Smishing Scam

Mobile Security

Accounts Drained By Zelle Smishing Scam

From time to time, scammers come up with a new tactic using new technology, new events, or whatever they can to continue tricking us into giving up our personal or confidential information. Over the past few years and with the increasing use of texting and SMS messaging, a newer one in the bag of tricks has been coined as “smishing.” Because it’s text, it often catches people off guard and causes them to react quickly, which is exactly what you shouldn’t do. READ FULL STORY
Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use

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Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use

The transition to living life through our devices has become very real for scores of people and businesses. By now, the coronavirus has changed our lives in ways we never expected. This transition includes doing most things from home. Unfortunately, adapting to online life also gives bad actor’s a cornucopia of targets to exploit. There are proactive steps to take when you suspect an account may be compromised, including ways to help keep it from happening to begin with. READ FULL STORY
Account Hijacking – Keep Yours From Cyberthieves

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Account Hijacking – Keep Yours From Cyberthieves

Most of us would agree there are too many ways our sensitive PII ends up in the hands of cybercriminals. One of these ways is account hijacking and few users, if any, are spared from this cyberthreat. This type of identity theft can happen without us knowing until it’s too late, but we can help prevent it. A closer look at this all-too-common cybercrime, also called account takeover, can help to make us cyber-smarter and our accounts and PII safer. READ FULL STORY
Man vs. Woman: Romance Scams And Finding Love Online

Scams & Phishing

Man vs. Woman: Romance Scams And Finding Love Online

In our hi-tech world today, finding love online can be challenging. Sadly, romance scams not only break hearts, but they also break bank accounts. Research finds surprising differences between how men and women begin and end up after romance scams. The results might just surprise you. Barclays monitors their romance scam insurance claims, including how men and women differ. Barclays monitors romance scam claims. It found that even as the world gets wiser about romance scams, the scammers aren’t slowing down. READ FULL STORY
Phishing Scams Exploit Pricey Auto-Subscription Fears

Scams & Phishing

Phishing Scams Exploit Pricey Auto-Subscription Fears

With email among the top productivity tools in our everyday lives, we know cybercriminals have adopted it for their benefit, too. And now, according to an alert by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), there’s a new and highly lucrative email phishing campaign making the rounds. Both agencies are sounding the alarm about a particular version of this phish, wanting the public to know how it works. READ FULL STORY
Simple Habits That Make You a Tougher Target for Cybercrooks

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Simple Habits That Make You a Tougher Target for Cybercrooks

It’s already well into the new year and a fresh year usually brings fresh goals—exercise more, spend less, maybe try a new hobby. But one resolution that deserves a permanent spot on everyone’s list is tightening up your personal cybersecurity. Cyberthreats don’t take holidays, and scammers aren’t slowing down. In fact, they’re getting bolder, trickier, and faster at finding new ways to get into your accounts and steal your money or data. 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
Is Your Computer Hacked? The Clues and Tips You Should Know

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Is Your Computer Hacked? The Clues and Tips You Should Know

Wondering if your computer might be a hacking victim is an uneasy feeling at best. The signs and symptoms are there, and you need to know what they are and what to do about them. It’s a kind of one-two punch to hackers from you and your device. But there are clues that help you decide if someone other than you has had access to your computer. Treating a hacked computer begins with preventing one in the first place. It takes a promise to use cyber-smarts daily, and bolstering your device with security software. READ FULL STORY




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