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This Cunning Account Takeover Robbed A “Cybersmart” User’s Account

Scams & Phishing

This Cunning Account Takeover Robbed A “Cybersmart” User’s Account

While banking online, this person received a message saying her account had been compromised and provided her a phone number to call. A woman in New York learned the hard way that even those who know the tell-tale signs of a cyberattack can be fooled. She fell victim to an account takeover (ATO) of her financial accounts – to the tune of over $30,000. Know that all types of accounts are vulnerable to ATOs, and not just those that are financial. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

The PayPal No-Phish Phishing Scam
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
April 21, 2025

It’s not your typical email phishing scam, but then cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to swindle us. And we’ve seen many warnings about PayPal scams lately. Yet another one, this PayPal “No-Phish” email phishing attack is rampant. Scammers are tricking PayPal users into handing over their accounts thanks to this highly sophisticated phishing scheme. The way this no-phish phish is constructed, it also gets beyond the typical phishing detection software. READ FULL STORY

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

Your Security

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
Finding Payment Card Fraud and What to Do About It

Identity Theft

Finding Payment Card Fraud and What to Do About It

We all dread the thought of finding payment card charges we don’t recognize. We have to wonder if someone, somewhere breached our account and went on a shopping spree. If you’d like to know what to do about a suspected fraudulent charge and how to go about filing a credit fraud claim, this is for you. First, it’s important to remember we’re human, and we might forget making a payment card purchase. However, the world of payment card fraud today is full of cybercriminals, hackers, skimmers, and shimmers—and they’re all trying to help themselves to our hard-earned credit. READ FULL STORY
How To Protect Yourself After A Data Breach

General News

Video Icon How To Protect Yourself After A Data Breach

Data breaches seem to happen like clockwork. None of them are your fault, but the responsibility to protect yourself and your personal information rests square on your shoulders. It can seem like a daunting task, but there are some fundamental actions that can be taken right now that can make you a significantly safer from falling victim to a cyberattack. In this video, Jim Stickley will cover a wide range of types of data that can be exposed and how you can protect yourself. Credit Card, SSN, personal information, and other types of data are in the wild, so you need to be prepared. READ FULL STORY

Identity Theft

Keeping Your Information More Private and Out of the Hands of Attackers
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
April 17, 2025

It’s no secret, especially after the recent revelation of the NPD breach, that our information is everywhere online. This is true whether we intentionally allowed it or not. There are numerous websites that collect information about us and post it online. Many are “people search” sites. If you’ve ever looked up an unfamiliar phone number, some of these likely showed up. Well-known lookup sites have all kinds of information on all of us. The challenge is to keep this information from making you a victim of a phishing attack or identity theft. READ FULL STORY

There Is Plenty Of Phishing On Online Apps--Don't Get Hooked

Mobile Security

There Is Plenty Of Phishing On Online Apps--Don't Get Hooked

A recent documentary aired on subscription streaming service, Netflix, that highlighted how difficult it is to detect when someone is trying to take advantage of human nature and kindness. You may have seen it. It has been discussed on various media and it may be difficult to watch. But it is yet another example of how criminals use social engineering and trust to get what they want. One interviewee tells the story of how she met a guy that matched and swept her off her feet and swept her bank account clean. READ FULL STORY
Criminals Make Tax Day More Taxing By Stealing Your Windows Credentials

Your Security

Criminals Make Tax Day More Taxing By Stealing Your Windows Credentials

Have you filed your taxes yet? Well, you have a very short window to do it. Now that Tax Day is here, cybersecurity experts are warning Windows users of a sophisticated phishing campaign designed to exploit the urgency of tax season. As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, these bad actors are out to make it worse. Attackers are distributing emails that appear to be from the IRS, with attachments labeled “urgent reminder” which include “helpful” malicious QR codes. READ FULL STORY
Fake Refund APP Scams Steal Banking Info, Cash

Mobile Security

Fake Refund APP Scams Steal Banking Info, Cash

Who wouldn’t love a message from their bank about a hefty refund coming their way? Most of us would, and that’s why this latest refund scam is, well, breaking the bank. It’s called “authorized push payment” (APP) fraud, and trusting consumers are handing their most sensitive banking information to fraudsters. APP scams make big promises but they’re really another form of phishing. Take a look at what to watch for with these latest scams. READ FULL STORY
Mac Users Spied On with Microsoft Apps

Mobile Security

Mac Users Spied On with Microsoft Apps

No one likes the idea that their device may be watching them. And now, Apple recently revealed that could be the case with their MacOS users. It was discovered that hackers are spying on Mac users through certain Microsoft apps and potentially overtaking their device. All Mac fans should know what’s going on with this latest security vulnerability. The cybersecurity pros at Cisco Talos found eight vulnerabilities in various popular Microsoft apps including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. READ FULL STORY
Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

Mobile Security

Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

It’s no secret that cybercriminals take advantage of anxiety-filled times and the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is most certainly one of those moments. The latest cybersecurity news reports that Android smartphones are being targeted with apps claiming to have up-to-date data on COVID-19. These infected apps promise the latest updates, but to unsuspecting users who download them, they also promise malware will surely be installed on your mobile device. READ FULL STORY
Credit Monitoring vs Credit Freeze

Identity Theft

Credit Monitoring vs Credit Freeze

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
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
Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

Scams & Phishing

Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

That $750 you were promised for filling out a survey was never intended to be paid but is in fact a giveaway scam you just fell for. You may think there’s no real harm in filling out a bogus survey, but the real thing about these scams is that it’s stealing your PII (personally identifiable information). The enduring and timeless nature of scam giveaways show that, people don’t change much when it comes to getting something for nothing. READ FULL STORY




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