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Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

Scams & Phishing

Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

That $750 you were promised for filling out a survey was never intended to be paid but is in fact a giveaway scam you just fell for. You may think there’s no real harm in filling out a bogus survey, but the real thing about these scams is that it’s stealing your PII (personally identifiable information). The enduring and timeless nature of scam giveaways show that, people don’t change much when it comes to getting something for nothing. READ FULL STORY

Identity Theft

Billions of SSN’s Exposed—How To Protect Your Finances
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
September 12, 2025

There has been a mega data breach boom lately and billions of Social Security numbers have been exposed. The National Public Data breach alone let loose 2.9 billion of our most sensitive records into the hands of cybercriminals. It's unlikely that anyone in the U.S. escaped this breach. And if you did, there's certainly another one that got you. Fortunately, there are several protective steps we can take to minimize the potential financial damage, and they aren't so difficult to do. READ FULL STORY

Passkeys Make Passwords a Thing of the Past

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Passkeys Make Passwords a Thing of the Past

Tired of creating and remembering passwords? Aren't we all? Well, now there’s an easier option to do away with all those pesky passwords. They’re called “passkeys”, and the best part is, they’re easier to use and more secure (you can now jump for joy). Passkeys are a type of authentication technology doing away with the risks of traditional logins. Unfortunately, not all websites use them yet, but more are appearing every day. While it's a hip hip hooray for us, finding ways around them is also a big challenge for hackers. READ FULL STORY
Meerkats Shapeshift to Steal Logins

Scams & Phishing

Meerkats Shapeshift to Steal Logins

Morphing Meerkat is a recently identified phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that employs advanced techniques to deceive users and steal credentials. Discovered by cybersecurity firm Infoblox, this platform exploits Domain Name System (DNS) mail exchange (MX) records to dynamically generate fake login pages, impersonating over 100 brands, including Gmail, Outlook, AOL, Office 365, and Yahoo. The attack initiates when a victim clicks on a malicious link embedded in a phishing email. READ FULL STORY
Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

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Your Browser Extensions May be Stealing from You

When the FBI releases an urgent warning to three million Chrome users, it’s time to pay attention. The alert warns malicious file conversion software, and their fake URLs, are hijacking personal information. It’s also at a time when malicious browser extensions and the hackers behind them are threatening Google Chrome users everywhere. The FBI says cybercriminals worldwide are creating websites hyping free file conversion services or free software downloads to convert files on your own. Their warning also finds victims are told MP3 or MP4 download might also being used. READ FULL STORY

Your Security

How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
September 8, 2025

Today, shopping online for anything can be a financial risk. Marketplaces are rife with scammers looking to make a fast buck by pulling you into their web. Here’s what to know before your next marketplace purchase. Any type of payment method can be scammed. Whether it’s using peer to peer (P2P) like Zelle, Venmo, and PayPal, gift cards and payment cards—anything to cheat you and profit themself. Like with other cybercrimes today, shopping safely online takes cyber-smarts and a good dose of common sense. READ FULL STORY

Should I, Could I Freeze My Credit Report?

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Should I, Could I Freeze My Credit Report?

Having your private information or identity stolen is no picnic. It takes quite a long time to make it right, so one of the best ways to help ensure that neither happens in the first place is to protect it as much as you can. In light of the recent Capital One data breach, many may be considering putting a freeze on their credit reports and that is a great idea. However, it's a good idea to be sure to know what that means before taking that action. READ FULL STORY
Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

Scams & Phishing

Elder Fraud On the Rise-$3.5 Billion and Growing

There’s a segment of the U.S. population particularly vulnerable to online and other scams. The 60+ year old community is under attack, and the complaints are on the rise. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reports last year saw an 11% rise in complaints of elder fraud over the previous year. It’s now a nearly $3.5 billion criminal scheme to defraud this at-risk group — and it’s only getting worse. The 2023 IC3 Elder Fraud Report takes a deep dive into the problem at hand including the statistics behind fraud victim complaints to the agency. READ FULL STORY
AI Generated Fraud Takeover

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AI Generated Fraud Takeover

As cybercrime is known to do, attacks trend over time, creating new and improved assaults. Fighting back against trending fraud attacks requires everyone, including organization leaders and those overseeing security to be prepared for the latest threats. And with artificial intelligence (AI) now playing a significant role with these crimes, awareness can be an invaluable fraud prevention tool. AI-generated deepfakes make “authorized fraud” a must know of trending crimes. Phishing emails orchestrate 91% of all cyberattacks, with many starting and ending with fraud. READ FULL STORY
Webcam Woes—Are You Being Spied On?

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Webcam Woes—Are You Being Spied On?

It’s a creepy feeling no one really wants to think about, but we all need to be aware of it. It’s not that someone’s looking over your shoulder while you’re online, it’s that they’re looking straight at you via your webcam. Often extortion is the goal, and a bad actor will back up their ransom demand using your personal details--sometimes gleaned from social media. It’s all to scare you into paying up. Below are a few red flags showing your webcam could be compromised. READ FULL STORY
What Is A Brushing Scam?

Scams & Phishing

What Is A Brushing Scam?

We haven’t talked about brushing scams much of late. However, there is one happening now that is significant enough that the FBI’s IC3 unit issued a warning about it. It involves mystery packages being delivered to your home with no information about where they came from and though many are harmless, some make that bargain you thought you were getting vastly more expensive. And to make it easier for you to fall for the scam, a convenient QR code is inside so you can solve the mystery easily and deliver your money to the scammers too. READ FULL STORY
Google Patches Critical Pixel Flaw in August Update—What You Need to Know

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Google Patches Critical Pixel Flaw in August Update—What You Need to Know

If you’ve been doom-scrolling on your Android 16 device without updating, it’s time to sit up straight and take notice. Google’s August 2025 security update finally fixed a seriously nasty bug—the one that let hackers sneak into your phone without you even lifting a finger. That's right: no clicking, tapping, or app installations required—attackers could run harmful code on your device remotely. That’s the real danger flagged in CVE-2025-48530. READ FULL STORY
FBI Issues Alert About Rise in Financial Fraud

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FBI Issues Alert About Rise in Financial Fraud

You may not know that there’s a day dedicated to elder abuse awareness, but there is. While we think it’s wise to be aware of elder abuse every day, the FBI recently called attention to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by issuing an alert about an uptick in financial crimes against older people. Unfortunately, these scams not only harm people of all ages financially, but leave a lasting emotional damage. Scammers may pretend to be romantic interests, friends or loved ones, technical support professionals, government agents, or financial advisors offering assistance. There is no end to who they may pretend to be and their targets are often elders. READ FULL STORY
Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Scams & Phishing

Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams: 8 Steps To Better Security

Since the mid 1990’s, email phishing scams have been on the rise. Like most cybercrimes, hackers have improved and refined their phishing methods over time. Now, there’s been a massive increase in targets due to the continuing coronavirus epidemic. Email phishing continues to be the method of choice for many cybercriminals to enter your device, steal your data, identity, finances, and more. A study by Tessian finds that 96% of phishing attacks arrive via email, showing the threat is very real. READ FULL STORY




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