Most universities provide students with email addresses from the university’s official domain. For example, a student’s email address could be firstname[at]harvard[dot]edu. Since these email addresses use real university domains, cybercriminals…
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Google Translate Phishing Scams
Google Translate is a free service that you can use to translate text from one language to another. Since Google Translate is a Google product, many people view it as…
Watch Out for Bank Phishing Scams
Many people see email as a convenient and effective way to receive information. Popular banks have even started using email as a primary method of communication to send account updates…
Disaster Relief Scams
When a natural disaster strikes, many people rely on insurance providers for disaster relief to help them pay for damages to property. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can take advantage of this vulnerable…
Fake Cryptocurrency Job Openings on LinkedIn
Recruiters often use LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform, to reach out to potential candidates about job opportunities. Unfortunately, cybercriminals send fake job opportunities through LinkedIn. Currently, they’re taking advantage…
Healthcare Reimbursement Phishing Scams
When you request a reimbursement from your healthcare provider, it may be completed through a third-party payment processor. These payment processors often offer direct deposit payments so you can get…
Zelle Fraud Alert Scams
Zelle is a popular mobile payment application that allows users to send payments to one another. Like most financial institutions, Zelle alerts users of possible fraud to stop suspicious account…
Watch Out for Queen Elizabeth II Related Scams
Last week, news stories announced that Queen Elizabeth II, who is known for having the longest reign of any British monarch, passed away at 96 years old. When an influential…
Malicious Activity in the Metaverse
The term “metaverse” refers to using immersive technology, such as virtual and augmented reality, to create a digital experience that resembles the real world. This immersive technology can be used…
Malicious Monkeypox Scams
As health-related anxiety continues to be high from the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercriminals are creating scams to target a different health concern. Cybercriminals are using fear about monkeypox outbreaks to scare…
