The 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 MoreIf you use a banking app like Zelle or PayPal, scammers are out to get you. This isn’t personal, or anything, you just have money and they want that cash. Online banking is fast and convenient, but it sadly can open you up to scammers if you’re not careful. Here …
Read MoreCybersecurity experts are warning social media users to watch out for scammers online. Phishing attempts are reportedly on the rise, and it’s tough to fix your online profiles and bank accounts if you let your personal information get into the wrong hands. Here are a few common ways scammers might …
Read MoreIf you’ve waited until the last minute to buy your Christmas presents this year, you might be freaking out a bit about shipping. After all, if your packages are late, then the odds are good that you won’t have them in time for the holidays. But buyers need to watch …
Read MoreNo 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 …
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