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Agencies Warn Not To Click This Holiday Season

Scams & Phishing

Agencies Warn Not To Click This Holiday Season

Just before the holiday shopping season got completely underway, a joint “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s office, the FBI, and the Idaho State Police. The reason for this star-studded warning? To alert the public about the importance of exercising skepticism and caution when faced with unsolicited online, email, pop-up, or text communications from unknown sources. In other words, it’s a holly jolly phishing season! READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Don’t Get Grinched! Holiday Scams And How To Avoid Them

By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
November 28, 2024

There’s an army of grinches out in full force this holiday season, so you’d better watch out or you just might need a good cry. It’s well known the holiday season brings scammers out of the woodwork. And now with artificial intelligence (AI) seeping into the fabric of scams, it may be more difficult than ever to separate the legit from the not. Before you dive head-first into the holiday season, take a look at some of the scams hoping to catch us off guard. READ FULL STORY

Your Data For Sale On The Dark Web And What You Can Do About It

Identity Theft

Your Data For Sale On The Dark Web And What You Can Do About It

As much as we love the convenience of our digital world, we know a hefty price tag can come with it. The world is full of bad actors whose goal is to get their hands on our sensitive, personally identifiable information, or PII. Should you find your PII is for sale on the dark web, it helps to know there are options for doing something about it, even if you think it’s too late. Just some of that hijacked PII can include passwords, email and physical addresses, Social Security numbers, financial accounts, and much more. READ FULL STORY
Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads

Scams & Phishing

Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads

Users that are searching for popular software have recently become the targets of malvertising which leverages Google Ads to install Trojan versions of Raccoon Stealer and Vidar. These malware versions are sneakily hidden within Google advertising…you know; those advertisements you see on the side of your browser window or plastered all over social media. This bandit, if clicked, will then proceed to install malware on your device. Guardio Labs has dubbed this "MasquerAd." Clever, isn't it? READ FULL STORY
Look Before You Buy! eBay Marketplace Scams; How To Spot And Avoid Them

Scams & Phishing

Look Before You Buy! eBay Marketplace Scams; How To Spot And Avoid Them

Cyber-scams are everyday threats, especially in the world of online marketplace shopping. It happens often and to anyone, as we learned from the historic spike in online scams during coronavirus lockdowns and beyond. Now, eBay’s popular e-commerce marketplace is increasingly a target for cyber-scams and scammers. The company has taken an active step protecting their users by publishing scam warnings on their website. It includes spotting the red flags and tips on avoiding their most frequent scams. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Securing Your Online Banking Accounts – Phishing Red Flags
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
November 24, 2024

As we saw in Part One, creating secure passwords for your online financial accounts is the first step to protecting them. Knowing how to spot the red flags of email phishing when you see them is another essential security step to take. Phishing is the most prevalent cybercrime in the U.S. It’s also the most used tool for stealing financial account information, opening the door to further financial crimes. Should a criminal access your account, they can open credit card accounts, get government benefits and tax refunds, and take out loans. Knowing all the red flags of phishing lets you catch them before they hook you. READ FULL STORY

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal

Scams & Phishing

Senior Scams—When Elder Fraud Gets Personal

Last year in the U.S., nearly two-thirds of scam victims were seniors. Whether family, friend or neighbor, many of us know a senior citizen. But one thing many of us don’t know is how vulnerable they are to cybercrime. The FBI reports those aged 60+ are potential victims of a nearly $3.5 billion criminal scheme to defraud this at-risk group, and it’s only getting worse. The reasons behind the attacks are simple. It's about money and trust. READ FULL STORY
When Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing: TikTok Shares Your PII

Mobile Security

When Sharing Isn't Always A Good Thing: TikTok Shares Your PII

Growing up, our elders taught us to share with others. Of course, we know they weren’t talking about sharing personal information online. If anything, the latest TikTok hack should be a lesson to us all to be extremely careful about the PII (personally identifiable information) we share online, especially on social media sites. TikTok’s “Find Friends” option was exploited by hackers who used it to steal PII from the account holder and their contacts. READ FULL STORY
Firewall vs. Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

Mobile Security

Firewall vs. Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Businesses of all sizes face the threat of cyberattacks, and the stakes are high. A successful attack can result in the loss of sensitive data, financial damage, and reputational damage. Fortunately, there are a variety of cybersecurity solutions available to help businesses protect themselves. By investing in these products and services, businesses can defend themselves against a wide range of threats, such as viruses, malware, and SQL injections. READ FULL STORY
AI-Generated Phishing — The Security Landscape Changes

Scams & Phishing

AI-Generated Phishing — The Security Landscape Changes

Phishing scams, the scourge of businesses everywhere, are getting a facelift thanks to generative AI. Already the reason for 90% of all data breaches, phishing is getting much more difficult to spot thanks to generative AI. Traditional ways of identifying phishing scams are becoming obsolete and businesses are in the crosshairs of this new generation of phishing attacks. That's why creating a more effective response is in the best interest of every organization. READ FULL STORY
Keeping Your Information More Private and Out of the Hands of Attackers

Identity Theft

Keeping Your Information More Private and Out of the Hands of Attackers

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
Avis Breach Drives Customer Information to Attackers

Identity Theft

Avis Breach Drives Customer Information to Attackers

Recently, Avis Car Rental experienced a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 300,000 customers. According to Avis, the breach was detected after an unauthorized third party accessed one of the company’s business applications between August 3 and August 6, 2024. The attackers managed to steal sensitive data, which means those using the company's services should take them up on their offers for credit monitoring. READ FULL STORY
Social Security Sends Not A Scam Email To Account Holders

Scams & Phishing

Social Security Sends Not A Scam Email To Account Holders

Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent emails to their account holders with news about a big change. And it caused the skeptics to be very suspicious. The email, however, is actually legitimate and the SSA had a message. That is, there’s a new way to login to SSA accounts that will be mandatory in the future. Concerned recipients suspected the email was a scam, but the SSA says the email is legitimate. Here’s what you need to know about this not-a-scam email. READ FULL STORY




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