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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

Your Security

Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
January 29, 2026

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

Your Security

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
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

Identity Theft

Third Party Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Banking Customers
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
January 25, 2026

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

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

Your Security

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: 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
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
The Truth About Temu Shopping App Gives Reasons To Delete It

Your Security

The Truth About Temu Shopping App Gives Reasons To Delete It

Temu, the insanely popular Chinese-owned discount marketplace app is creating a stir in the U.S. With help from 50 million+ Americans now onboard, Temu snuck into first place bypassing Amazon, Walmart, and Shein with its global number of app users. And like any app you consider downloading, Temu deserves a closer look first. Not long after Temu’s U.S. launch during last year’s Superbowl, the app came under scrutiny from disillusioned customers and cybersecurity professionals, but for very different reasons. READ FULL STORY
High-Level Execs Prime Targets For Whaling Attacks

Corporate Security

High-Level Execs Prime Targets For Whaling Attacks

Why settle for minnows when whales make much bigger, better targets? That’s a question hackers might ask themselves when determining their next victim. With no shortage of information available online about C-Suite and other high-level executives, they make lucrative email phishing targets. These execs are known as “whales” and bad actors love reeling them in because it pays big time. Because these execs can make large wire transfers happen, among other things, they have become a gold standard for phishing, fraud, and profits. READ FULL STORY




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