QR codes are a convenient way to share information quickly and easily. However, they can also be used for malicious purposes, such as phishing scams. Here are some tips to…
Category: The Latest Scams
Duolingo Data Leak & Related Phishing Scams
Duolingo is a popular online language-learning platform that allows users to learn languages and earn certifications. On August 23, 2023, Duolingo announced that it had suffered a data breach in…
Stay Safe from SEO Attacks with Malicious PDF Files
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal your sensitive information. One of the latest methods they are using is SEO attacks with malicious PDF files. SEO stands for…
Beware of the X Premium Phishing Scam
The social media platform Twitter recently announced that it would be renamed and rebranded as “X”. As a result, the monthly subscription for a blue verification checkmark will be renamed…
Possible Google Scams on Inactive Accounts
Google recently announced that it will delete inactive accounts starting in December 2023. This is a good security measure to help prevent unauthorized access to accounts, but it also creates…
Barbie Movie Scams: How to Spot Them and Protect Yourself
The Barbie movie has been a massive success at the box office. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the movie’s popularity by posting scam links that promise free tickets or…
Beware of Phishing Scams for the Threads App
The Threads app, a new text-based social networking app from Meta, has been gaining popularity in recent months. This has made it a target for cybercriminals, who are sending out…
Cybercriminals Posing as Process Servers
The Better Business Bureau Issues Scam Warning The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about cybercriminals posing as process servers. Process servers are people who deliver legal documents,…
Stay Safe from Pretexting Scams
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to steal your personal information and money. One common tactic they use is called pretexting. Pretexting is when a cybercriminal impersonates a real…
The Latest Top Five Text Message Scams Reported by The Federal Trade Commission
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a data spotlight outlining the most common text message scams. Phony bank fraud prevention alerts were the most common type of text…