If you spend any time online, you’ve probably heard about two-factor authentication. But what is TFA, and how can it protect your accounts from scammers? Let’s dig a bit deeper into online security to help you shore up your accounts against hackers and scammers. Here’s everything you need to know …
Read MoreExperts are warning cell phone users that a new text message-based scam is “worse than phishing” attempts. “We are in a situation here where SMS is inherently more dangerous [than email,” says Tessian information security specialist Josh Yavor. Yavor says these new schemes are insidious because texting is much newer …
Read MoreVerizon users and other smartphone owners need to be aware of a new text message phishing scam targeting people through their own phone numbers. If you’re received a message from your own phone number, you might be wondering what you’re seeing. Don’t click on any links you see that appear …
Read MoreCryptocurrencies are a popular form of digital money that many enthusiasts use as an investment or an alternative to traditional banking services. If you’re interested in trading crypto, you’ve likely got your favorite online exchanges and a crypto wallet that stores your digital tokens. However, all crypto users need to …
Read MoreWhile the conflict between Ukraine and Russia only started in late February, enterprising scammers have already jumped at the opportunity to profit from others’ suffering. Cybersecurity experts warn users online to avoid a slew of new scams targeting generous people who want to help Ukraine amid the conflict. Read on …
Read MoreIt’s common for people to look for romance online. Dating sites and social media platforms are both great places to meet potential dates, allowing busy adults a chance to make friends and get to know people even with their full work schedules. However, not everyone online is who they say …
Read MoreQR 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 …
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