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Users Get Tricked Into Falsely Updating Google Services

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Users Get Tricked Into Falsely Updating Google Services

The TrickMo Android banking trojan has re-emerged in a new form, disguised as a fake Google Chrome app for Android. Once installed, this malicious app prompts users to update Google Play Services, tricking them into downloading TrickMo under the guise of "Google Services." By doing so, it gains access to critical permissions, including those for the device's accessibility settings, which it then exploits to perform various malicious activities. READ FULL STORY

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ClickFix Attacks Help You Hack Your Own PC
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 15, 2026

PC users beware—ClickFix attacks are here. Global cybersecurity company ESET’s did some research on the topic. Its research finds ClickFix incidents are now a close second to phishing—and that’s saying something. They also found these two-faced attacks multiplied a crushing 500%+ during that same year. And they are pretty crafty in their trickery too. It’s been an invaluable hacking tool for decades since phishing tactics keep reinventing themself as technology marches on. These start with phishing, of course, and these attacks are getting more sophisticated by the day, and with help from AI. READ FULL STORY

Watch Out For Scammers Pretending To Be FDIC Or OIG Officials

Scams & Phishing

Watch Out For Scammers Pretending To Be FDIC Or OIG Officials

Scammers are increasingly pretending to be officials from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the FDIC Office of Inspector General (OIG). Reaching you by phone, email, text, or even via social media and demanding money or personal information. According to an alert from the FDIC OIG, these impersonation scams often use official-sounding names, real official-looking seals or logos, and urgent or threatening language to seem legitimate. READ FULL STORY
Invoice Phishing’s Hidden Agenda

Scams & Phishing

Invoice Phishing’s Hidden Agenda

There’s a not-so-new cybercrime hitting inboxes everywhere and it’s using phishing invoices to install a variety of malware, including an info-stealer. While some of us regularly get invoices in our inbox for this or that, we should all be aware of this invoice-themed phishing attack that’s likely to show up to collect payment in your email soon. This invoice phishing attack, like most others, takes advantage of something we cannot avoid: Being human. READ FULL STORY
WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones

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WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones

If you receive a WhatsApp message from a loved one asking for financial help, it’s a very good idea to become a bit of a private investigator before turning over any funds. The popular chatting/phoning/video calling app has been taking a beating lately and once again it’s the tool cybercriminals are using to get to your money. And they are pulling out the best of their social engineering and manipulation tactics to do it.  This time, it’s by masquerading as loved ones on WhatsApp. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Did Your Kid Lose Their Phone? Not Likely
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
March 11, 2026

It’s an everyday scene. It’s prime time for TV and you’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair. Suddenly, your phone alerts you to a new text. You pick it up and it’s a text from an unknown number that says, "Hi Mom, I lost my phone. Text me back at this number.” You’re perplexed. What do you do? Well, you stop right there. Why? That message probably isn’t from your kid. It’s part of a sneaky scam that’s been making the rounds for a while, and unfortunately, it’s still working. READ FULL STORY

Amazon Text Scam Recalls Your Login Credentials

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Amazon Text Scam Recalls Your Login Credentials

Amazon shoppers are being targeted by a phishing scam posing as a product recall alert. Instead of claiming you'll be charged, the message promises a refund and urges the buyer to click a link to apply to get the money back. However, as you can probably guess, it’s designed to steal your login credentials, which may get the phisher to your payment methods too. Read on to find out how this clever Amazon Recall scam works and what steps to take if you receive one of these messages. READ FULL STORY
You Can Count on Death, Taxes, and The IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

Scams & Phishing

You Can Count on Death, Taxes, and The IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

Every year around tax season—and it’s just around the corner— the Internal Revenue Service dusts off its figurative bullhorn to alert taxpayers about the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams. These are a dozen common schemes crooks are using to steal money, identities, or both that ramp up during tax filing season. While you’re gathering all the documents and calculating all the figures, keep in mind what else you might come across during this time. READ FULL STORY
Walmart Impersonation Robocall Scam Rising and Gets Attention of FCC

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Walmart Impersonation Robocall Scam Rising and Gets Attention of FCC

Scammers posing as Walmart employees are behind a frightening new robocall campaign that has duped thousands across the country. According to investigators at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and sanctioned Industry Traceback Group, the campaign — traced to just one network provider over a few-month span — delivered nearly eight million illegal robocalls between January 21 and April 11, 2025. And it's likely you received a few of those calls. READ FULL STORY
Phishing Scam Falsely Claims Google Subpoena Access To Your Email

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Phishing Scam Falsely Claims Google Subpoena Access To Your Email

Google has been in the news a lot lately…and we mean A LOT. We’ve seen browser extension warnings, password recovery warnings, a slick scam that claims to be from Google Technical Support, and several others. Now, a new phishing scam is making the rounds, targeting users with alarming messages that claim Google has received a subpoena to access their email account. It’s getting difficult to keep up with all of these. This scam uses Google’s own tools to make it even more realistic and to allow the emails to bypass authentication checks and still land in your in box, rather than your spam box. READ FULL STORY
Fake Windows Crash Screen Tricks People Into Installing Malware

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Fake Windows Crash Screen Tricks People Into Installing Malware

Every Windows computer user has seen, has heard horror stories about, or knows firsthand the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). It’s that scary blue screen your Windows PC shows when something really goes wrong and your computer just stops working. Normally, when a real BSOD appears, all you can do is restart, cross your fingers, and hope everything is okay. But cybercrooks have found a sneaky way to abuse that familiar fear. In a recently uncovered campaign. READ FULL STORY
Tech Gadgets Bring Risks—What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Safe Online

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Tech Gadgets Bring Risks—What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Safe Online

The holidays have come and gone which means shiny new video game consoles, tablets, smart toys, and all sorts of internet-connected devices are likely in kids’ hands. While these gifts bring plenty of joy, they also open the door to cybercriminals who see children as easy targets. That’s why parents often become the last line of defense between online predators, scammers, and a child who’s simply excited to try out their new gear. A few smart precautions now can help ensure your child’s tech stays a source of excitement instead of risk. READ FULL STORY
Fake Refund APP Scams Steal Banking Info, Cash

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Fake Refund APP Scams Steal Banking Info, Cash

Who wouldn’t love a message from their bank about a hefty refund coming their way? Most of us would, and that’s why this latest refund scam is, well, breaking the bank. It’s called “authorized push payment” (APP) fraud, and trusting consumers are handing their most sensitive banking information to fraudsters. APP scams make big promises but they’re really another form of phishing. Take a look at what to watch for with these latest scams. READ FULL STORY
SSA Urges Americans to Fight Back Against Scams

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Video Icon SSA Urges Americans to Fight Back Against Scams

On March 5, 2026, the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General are leading National Slam the Scam Day as part of National Consumer Protection Week. The goal is simple: To help Americans spot imposters, avoid Social Security-related scams, and report fraud before money and personal data disappear. Officials are encouraging the public to use resources from SSA and the Federal Trade Commission to better identify fraud tactics. READ FULL STORY




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