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Your Shared Financial, Legal, or Healthcare Documents Could Be at Risk

Identity Theft

Your Shared Financial, Legal, or Healthcare Documents Could Be at Risk

An emergency cybersecurity warning has organizations across the country shutting down file-sharing servers to protect sensitive data from a credible cyber threat. While this isn't a household name like Facebook or Gmail, millions of Americans interact with ShareFile without even realizing it. It's commonly used by banks, accountants, law firms, insurance agencies, healthcare providers, and mortgage companies to exchange tax returns, financial records, medical documents, and other sensitive files. Here's what happened, why experts are taking this threat so seriously, and what you should do if you've recently shared documents through a ShareFile portal. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Are You A Money Mule? What You Need To Know
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
September 24, 2026

Criminals of all kinds traffic in stolen money and need middlemen to relocate the funds. From romance scams to phishing attacks and more, there’s plenty of fraudsters with hijacked money needing laundering—and that’s where money mules come in handy. Unfortunately, sometimes those people are unaware of what they are doing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be punished for it. Check out the red flags of avoiding becoming a money mule—and a criminal. READ FULL STORY

Social Media Brings Out The Worst Scammers

Scams & Phishing

Social Media Brings Out The Worst Scammers

Social media attacks are a favorite of those pesky cybercriminals. One might wonder why. Well, it’s because it’s easy pickin's going for those accounts. Researchers at Arkose Labs found that of 1.2 billion social media interactions, 53% of the logins were fraudulent and 25% of new accounts were phony. Millions of people use one form of social media or another, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, or something else. That leaves a barrel full of phish used for targets for hackers and scammers. READ FULL STORY
Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

Scams & Phishing

Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs

That $1,000 Amazon gift card 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
Are You Playing a Scammer’s Favorite Tune

Scams & Phishing

Are You Playing a Scammer’s Favorite Tune

Just when you thought you’d heard it all, there’s always another song to be played. This one is big, very big. It’s called a “Piano Scam”, and countless victims around the globe are getting played. Even those doing everything right to avoid this scam don’t escape it. A Piano Scam casts a wide net, targeting music schools and music stores, healthcare, and other industries. It also includes individuals searching online for a used piano. A scammer makes an offer that’s hard to refuse—a free piano and a story about why they can’t take it with them to wherever they are going. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

The Red Hot Scams of 2026 are Heating Up
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
September 20, 2026

While we all tend to look forward to retirement, scammers never actually get around to it. In fact, they are entering 2026 with sharper tricks and colder hearts. AARP’s latest warning highlights several “red-hot” scams already spreading across the internet and phone lines, from fake job offers to terrifying “digital arrest” threats. Knowing how these schemes work could be the difference between keeping your money safe and watching it vanish. READ FULL STORY

Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication

Your Security

Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication

We all know that passwords alone just don’t cut it anymore. Between data breaches, phishing attacks, and password reuse, relying on a single password to protect your most valuable accounts is like locking your front door but leaving the windows wide open. That’s where multi-factor authentication (MFA) comes in. It adds extra layers of protection to your online accounts. While many companies are implementing passkeys, not all of them have it available. So, MFA is the next best way to protect your accounts, MFA makes it so that even if your password falls into the wrong hands, no one can get in without passing additional verification steps. READ FULL STORY
MFA Push Bombing Can Wear You Down

Scams & Phishing

MFA Push Bombing Can Wear You Down

Cybercriminals are getting smarter about bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and one of their favorite tricks is something called push bombing. It’s a simple tactic, but extremely effective when victims are caught off guard or overwhelmed. It's designed to wear us down. And most of us have probably been overwhelmed by notifications at some point, which is why this type of attack has proven successful time and again for attackers. READ FULL STORY
Click the Box to Prove You're Human to Hackers

Scams & Phishing

Click the Box to Prove You're Human to Hackers

We've all done it countless times. It's so routine that we don't think about it much. Click the "I'm not a robot" box, solve a simple puzzle, and move on. But cybercriminals are now taking advantage of that routine by creating fake CAPTCHA pages that trick users into infecting their own computers. Instead of proving you're human, victims unknowingly install malware capable of stealing passwords, banking information, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. The scam is spreading quickly because it looks so familiar. Knowing what to watch for could be the difference between safely browsing the web and handing criminals the keys to your digital life. READ FULL STORY
Verification CAPTCHA Spreads Malware to Windows Users

Scams & Phishing

Verification CAPTCHA Spreads Malware to Windows Users

That familiar CAPTCHA challenge we’re asked to do proving we’re not robots is getting some Windows users in trouble. Hackers are using their own bogus CAPTCHA pages to sneak malware onto Windows devices. It looks like this is one-time that Windows users may pay the price for not being a robot. The good news is, whether you’re clicking a box, choosing frames where an item is showing, or typing-in random letters, there’s a way to tell when you’re being targeted. READ FULL STORY
Quick Social Engineering Refresher

Scams & Phishing

Quick Social Engineering Refresher

Let's dive into the world of social engineering and its impact on our lives, shall we? Brace yourself for a friendly reminder about this sneaky psychological manipulation technique that can really mess with your day. Picture this: someone cleverly exploits your mind to get you to do their bidding or spill sensitive information. It could never happen to you, right? Well, think again. Sometimes they sneak up on you and don't even know what's going on until it's too late. READ FULL STORY
Is a Criminal Adding Your Card to a Mobile Wallet?

Mobile Security

Is a Criminal Adding Your Card to a Mobile Wallet?

Mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay offer a convenient and generally secure way to make purchases. Unfortunately, criminals have found a way to abuse the process used to add payment cards to these services. In this scam, a criminal adds someone else’s debit or credit card to a mobile wallet on a device the criminal controls. Once the card is approved, the criminal can use the phone to make purchases, even though the physical card is still safely in the owner’s possession. READ FULL STORY
Who Just Signed Into My Account

Scams & Phishing

Who Just Signed Into My Account

We’ve all gotten them. A text with a random code we are supposed to enter somewhere to log in to something. And it’s likely you’ve received one or two that just showed up and you don’t know why. Firstly, and importantly, don't ignore them! When you receive an unsolicited verification code, it's like a huge warning sign screaming, "Someone's trying to get into your account!" But don’t panic. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to help you navigate those random texts with verification codes. READ FULL STORY
While Charity Scams Never Take a Day Off, Giving Tuesday Brings Out the Grinches

Scams & Phishing

While Charity Scams Never Take a Day Off, Giving Tuesday Brings Out the Grinches

The spirit of giving doesn’t depend on the season. However, when Giving Tuesday comes around every year, scammers are quick to jump on that bandwagon. They exploit generosity, posing as legitimate charities or creating entirely fake ones to steal money and personal information. Their tactics change, but the goal never does: To take advantage of your kindness. Before you donate, take a moment, a little caution goes a long way toward protecting both your wallet and your identity. READ FULL STORY




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