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When What You See Is Not What You Get

Corporate Security

When What You See Is Not What You Get

Although it may sound strange, bad actors are exploiting what we see – or what we think we see. Always looking for new ways to gain our confidence, cybercriminals are counting on us being human to make this con work. Trust, fear, and concern are some of the emotions being exploited, which is nothing new for hackers. But what is new is taking advantage of our assumption that when we see a trusted website, it’s worthy of our trust…Well, maybe not so much anymore. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Sneaky Fake Error Pop-Ups Are Spreading Malware Everywhere
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
February 2, 2026

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

It’s a New Year, but Old Vulnerabilities Are Still Coming For Us

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It’s a New Year, but Old Vulnerabilities Are Still Coming For Us

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

Your Security

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

Your Security

Account Hijacking – Keep Yours From Cyberthieves
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
January 28, 2026

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

Apple Sounds Alarm to Update for 800 Million Users

Mobile Security

Apple Sounds Alarm to Update for 800 Million Users

Apple has just sounded the alarm to more than 800 million iPhone users worldwide, urging immediate action after discovering a critical security flaw that’s already being manipulated by hackers in real-world attacks. All iPhones capable of running recent iOS versions, including iPhone XS and later models, are vulnerable if they aren’t updated. Older devices that can’t run the newest software are also at risk unless updated to the latest supported version Apple offers. READ FULL STORY
Watch For This Credential Stealing Scam on X

Scams & Phishing

Watch For This Credential Stealing Scam on X

A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting X (formerly Twitter) users with fraudulent DMCA copyright infringement notices designed to steal login credentials and compromise accounts. Security experts warn that these fake messages appear convincing, but are actually elaborate traps set by cybercriminals. If you use that service, be on the lookout. While you may not use anything you think violates the DMCA, many people do when posting videos, images, or using music in their posts. However, even if you don't do that, you could still see this scam. READ FULL STORY
Third Party Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Banking Customers

Identity Theft

Third Party Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Banking Customers

Wall Street is scrambling after hackers infiltrated SitusAMC, a New York-based real estate data firm serving over 1,500 financial institutions. The cyberattack has potentially exposed sensitive customer data from major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. Customers of major financial institutions that use SitusAMC for mortgage payment processing may be at risk. The breach could expose personally identifiable information, financial account details, and legal documents. 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
Is Your Computer Hacked? The Clues and Tips You Should Know

Your Security

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
A Scammer Can Wreak Havoc With Your Online Banking Account Number

Your Security

A Scammer Can Wreak Havoc With Your Online Banking Account Number

Most people know to protect their Social Security number, debit card PIN, or online banking password. But many don’t realize that something far more ordinary—your bank account number—can also be a goldmine for scammers. It may not seem sensitive at first glance (after all, it’s printed on every check), but in the wrong hands, it can lead to serious financial trouble. While banks often catch suspicious activity, scammers know that many people don’t check their accounts daily, giving them time to slip transactions through. READ FULL STORY
FBI Warns: Cybercrime Groups Exploit Salesforce to Steal Data

Corporate Security

FBI Warns: Cybercrime Groups Exploit Salesforce to Steal Data

The FBI is warning businesses about two cybercrime groups, UNC6040 and UNC6395, actively targeting Salesforce instances. Using tactics like vishing calls, fake IT support scams, and stolen OAuth tokens, attackers are stealing sensitive data and threatening extortion. The criminals are exploiting both employees and third-party integrations--each using a different method for doing so. One using social engineering and the next being by using compromised OAuth tokens. READ FULL STORY
Social Media Brings Out The Worst Scammers

Scams & Phishing

Social Media Brings Out The Worst Scammers

Social media attacks are a favorite of those pesky cybercriminals. One might wonder why. Well, it’s because it’s easy pickin's going for those accounts. Researchers at Arkose Labs found that of 1.2 billion social media interactions, 53% of the logins were fraudulent and 25% of new accounts were phony. Millions of people use one form of social media or another, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, or something else. That leaves a barrel full of phish used for targets for hackers and scammers. READ FULL STORY




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