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Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

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Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) systems have exploded in popularity, with more than 113 million users estimated in the U.S. alone. With the number of P2P users growing, Cash App, the highly popular P2P platform for sending and receiving money on your smartphone, has the attention of hackers. Scammers are using a “flip scam” to steal Cash App user funds. If you use this app or are considering it, knowing how to spot this scam is as good as money in the bank – or Cash App! READ FULL STORY

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The Onion Effect-One Malicious Zip File Hides Multiple Layers of Zip Files
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 15, 2025

Once again, hackers have found a sneaky way of hiding malware most of us would never expect. An attacker sending a phishing email with a malicious Zip file attached isn’t unusual. But this newly discovered Zip file hides multiple Zip files like layers of an onion, and one of those files holds malware. This way, the malware bypasses anti-malware detection. Opening the Zip shows a directory of what’s included in the file, but no other directories appear showing the hidden Zip files. As a result, it’s impossible to see or expect there are other Zip files inside. READ FULL STORY

AI Voice Scams Are Here And Working

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AI Voice Scams Are Here And Working

Scammers of all kinds are finding artificial intelligence (AI) an immensely helpful tool. In particular, they are having serious success with AI-enabled voice swindles. It only takes three seconds to clone a person’s voice and use it for a variety of scams, including a distressed “impostor” phone call to family or friends, to put these scams in motion. Knowing this, the more you can help keep out of the grips of AI voice-cloning scams with financial rip-off consequences. READ FULL STORY
Amazon “Free Stuff” Brushing Scam Makes Victims Pay The Price

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Amazon “Free Stuff” Brushing Scam Makes Victims Pay The Price

Open your front door and there they are, boxes from Amazon you weren’t expecting. The thought of getting free stuff might give you a giggle, but the truth is, the last laugh could be at your expense. That’s because you’ve just been pulled into a “brushing” scam using you and Amazon to work. Brushing scams are happening more often than ever before, and a closer look at them shows how free stuff could end up costing you. If you find yourself the target of a brushing scam, it means the scammer already has enough of your PII to involve you. READ FULL STORY
AI-Generated Phishing — The Security Landscape Changes

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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

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That Dream Job on LinkedIn Could Be Your Nightmare
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 11, 2025

Most of us would agree hunting for that dream job is a job in itself. But what happens when that perfect position comes up on LinkedIn? Well, there’s an Iranian hacking group using LinkedIn job hopefuls for nefarious reasons, so learn how to spot when a dream job isn’t what it claims to be—before you take the plunge. This not so charming kitten and the malware it uses has suspected links to Lazarus, the infamous North Korean hacking group. READ FULL STORY

Revealed: We Are Still Terrible At Creating Passwords

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Revealed: We Are Still Terrible At Creating Passwords

Ah, passwords. Those tiny digital keys that can either protect your online kingdom or leave the door wide open for cyber-villains. Unfortunately, 2024 showed us that people are still using shockingly bad passwords. Spoiler alert: "123456," "password," and the oh-so-creative "qwerty123" remain top offenders. In fact, “123456” takes the top spot year after year. Hackers are practically throwing a party when they see passwords like these! Seriously, folks? You can do better than that. READ FULL STORY
Study Reveals FI Fraud Is Rising

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Video Icon Study Reveals FI Fraud Is Rising

The inaugural J.D. Power U.S. Financial Protection Satisfaction Study highlights the prevalence and impact of financial fraud on financial institution and payment card customers in the United States. The study, based on responses from 22,982 customers of major retail financial institutions surveyed between March and September 2024, evaluates customer experiences with account protection and fraud resolution services provided by the nation’s largest of them. READ FULL STORY
Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

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Are You Hacker-Bait? Phishing Malware Lets Picky Attackers Decide

If you’ve ever wondered if you’re a juicy target for a cyberattack, don’t fret because there’s a new malware allowing bad actors to decide that for you. It’s a creepy thought, but there’s a new email phishing campaign installing malware that takes screenshots of a device and its contents and sends them to the hacker. If the data is deemed hack-worthy, it’s the beginning of a financial nightmare for the chosen victims. Heavily targeting organizations in the U.S., Proofpoint researchers began tracking this phishing campaign last year and find it continues today. READ FULL STORY
How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

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How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

Today, shopping online for anything can be a financial risk. Marketplaces are rife with scammers looking to make a fast buck by pulling you into their web. Here’s what to know before your next marketplace purchase. Any type of payment method can be scammed. Whether it’s using peer to peer (P2P) like Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal, gift cards and payment cards—anything to cheat you and profit themself. Like with other cybercrimes today, shopping safely online takes cyber-smarts and a good dose of common sense. READ FULL STORY
Top Banking Threat Still Email Phishing, How One Bank Is Fighting Back

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Top Banking Threat Still Email Phishing, How One Bank Is Fighting Back

One of the most prolific cyber assaults on organizations continues to be email phishing. Financial institutions in particular make lucrative, easy targets to exploit. Statista reports the first quarter of this year found nearly 25% of global email phishing targeted financial institutions. That’s huge, but what are they doing to help prevent it? A recent interview WITH A Senior VP of Commercial Private Banking gives insight into this ongoing threat, and how that financial institution is fighting back. READ FULL STORY
Fake Zoom Link Delivers Malware

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Fake Zoom Link Delivers Malware

This latest crypto crime uses phishing and a malicious, fake Zoom link to steal cryptocurrency. With just one click, unsuspecting targets find their crypto accounts drained by a devious cyberattack. Here’s more of what you need to know about this new and sophisticated crime. This scam uses a socially engineered approach by targeting specific “high value” individuals and using the ever-popular Zoom link to succeed. And, unfortunately, there is really no limit to what this scam can capture. READ FULL STORY
You've Won A Free Gas Card And Fraud, For A Small Fee

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You've Won A Free Gas Card And Fraud, For A Small Fee

We are all kind of tired of the high gas prices right now, no matter where we live or what we drive. Most visits to the fuel pump can tick up more than $100 per tank. Then, a couple of weeks later for most of us, we have to fill up again and it’s likely to be even more. Coupled with high food prices and high pretty much everything else, we would all love some financial relief for the things we need to make it through the week. Scammers are counting on us all getting fed up with high fuel prices and are luring us into fraud with a new fuel gift card scam. READ FULL STORY
Avoiding Insurance Fraud And Fraudsters

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Avoiding Insurance Fraud And Fraudsters

Insurance fraud is a problem everywhere and it makes things more expensive for those of us playing by the rules. With this fraud in particular, whether it’s for our health, car, or home, fraudsters are scamming like never before. Suspecting a sketchy seller and policy in an open marketplace can help prevent a potential nightmare. Knowing tell-tale signs of insurance fraud when we see it is smart shopping, and the information below will help. READ FULL STORY




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