QR codes are a popular way to share information at a glance. You can quickly access a webpage by pointing your phone’s camera at a QR code and opening the pop-up box. However, scammers have decided to ruin a useful technological advancement by hiding malicious scams as QR codes. Read …
Read MoreThe best thing you can do to shore up your online security is to set up two-factor authentication on every service that allows it. However, there is a new form of scam going around that attempts to make an end-run around 2FA and make a fool out of all password …
Read MoreThe holiday shopping season provides numerous ways for scammers to fool unsuspecting victims. How can shoppers avoid the most devious online scams this year? The FBI released a list of the most common online schemes that scammers employ. Here are some top tips from law enforcement to sidestep these holiday …
Read MoreOnline scams are nothing new, but hackers are always finding new ways to compromise the security of various major websites. The most recent example of this kind of hacking activity involves an attack on the popular streaming website Twitch, which hosts streams of video games and other game-related content. The …
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission’s chairman, Gary Gensler, has no special fondness for cryptocurrency. In recent remarks, he attested that crypto amounts to little more than a chance for scammers and fraudsters to transfer money from honest people into their own pockets. In recent remarks at the Aspen Security Forum, …
Read MoreA proliferation of coupon scams has popped up on social media, especially Facebook. Here’s how to avoid getting tricked by these convincing fakes. Too Good to Be True? The Better Business Bureau issued a warning recently for consumers. They found a huge number of coupon scams on Facebook, including offers …
Read MoreIdentity theft is on the rise, and it’s up to you to safeguard your personal information against clever hackers and tech-savvy thieves. Here’s how today’s fraudsters are trying to trick you–and how to fight back. Be a Smart Shopper Online shopping has become the norm, and identity thieves have adapted …
Read MoreThe popular chat app WhatsApp has been the target of an ongoing and frustrating scam, experts warn. The scam is simple, straightforward, and has been around for years. It also continues to catch otherwise-savvy victims. Read on for info on how to avoid this common and frustrating WhatsApp scam. How …
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