No one is safe from phishing scams, it seems – not even employees at one of the largest game development companies in the world. An employee working for Rockstar Games messed up last week and accidentally gave their username and password away to a hacker who knew how to take …
Read MoreBorrowers need to watch out. Scammers online have begun a concentrated effort to defraud student loan borrowers, using every dirty trick in the book. These scams include everything from phishing tricks to full-blown gift card schemes. Here’s what you need to know about these student loan forgiveness scams. What Student …
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite as frustrating as having to contact your bank to tell them the charges on your credit card are fake. If you spend a lot of time online, you probably know how annoying scammers and hackers can be. Today, we’re going to help you take a few steps …
Read MorePhishing scams are all too common on the internet these days. No matter where you go on the web, it seems like someone is always trying to steal your password and login information. If you’re sick of the constant scam attempts and ready to be rid of cyber-criminals, you’re not …
Read MoreIf 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 …
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