It’s time to file your tax return. And cybercriminals are lurking to make an already stressful period even more edgy.
Category: Scams
Global Security News, Scams
OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know
The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.
Global Security News, Scams
Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead
Global Security News, Scams
A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?
Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.
Global Security News, Scams
Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp scam you didn’t see coming
How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data
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Task Scams – The Latest Way Threat Actors Steal Your Money
The advent of COVID-19 made remote work far more palatable for many. Even though the virus no longer poses a global threat, people now find the concept of remote work much more acceptable and appealing. This situation has opened the doors for threat actors to impersonate false employers, and the deception usually begins with a…
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Intro to Deceptionology: Why Falling for Scams is Human Nature
Deception is a core component of many cyberattacks, including phishing, scams, social engineering and disinformation campaigns. The post Intro to Deceptionology: Why Falling for Scams is Human Nature appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Victims of Cybercrime that create their own demise
One of the most successful actions that cyber threat actors have historically taken is in the use of “phishing” while misrepresenting themselves and convincing people to give up their logins, passwords and/or control of their device. The problem with this is that the users volunteer their information and therefore the breach can’t be prosecuted. Anydesk…
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Victims of Cybercrime that create their own demise
One of the most successful actions that cyber threat actors have historically taken is in the use of “phishing” while misrepresenting themselves and convincing people to give up their logins, passwords and/or control of their device. The problem with this is that the users volunteer their information and therefore the breach can’t be prosecuted. Anydesk…
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AI is Making the Dark Web Even Darker
Dark web attacks have existed for years. What’s different now is the scale and sophistication that AI brings to them. The post AI is Making the Dark Web Even Darker appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, Scams, Security Bloggers Network
A Deadly Unserious 419?
Over a decade ago, I was more than a little amused at a 419 message of the “I’ve been hired to assassinate you” sub-category to which my friend and colleague Urban Schrott, then at ESET Ireland, drew my attention, so I wrote it up in a couple of articles, one of which I won’t reference…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks
As Valentine’s Day approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit consumers through romance scams, phishing campaigns and fraudulent e-commerce offers. The post Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud
KYC isn’t a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling “illegal robocall scheme.” The post FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Global Security News, publication scams, Scams, Security Bloggers Network, spam
The Vanity Press in Academia
I’ve never been a regular resident of the ivory halls of academia, but Mich Kabay recently made me aware of an article about legitimate scientific journals driven to distraction by being flooded with commentary apparently reflecting a surge in the use of artificial intelligence rather than legitimate research and analysis. The Science article claims that…