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One Billion Records Exposed When MongoDB Database Found Unsecured

Identity Theft

One Billion Records Exposed When MongoDB Database Found Unsecured

A newly discovered data leak tied to identity verification company IDMerit has exposed an enormous amount of personal information online. Security researchers say the database contained more than a billion sensitive records, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and national identification details. While the database has since been secured, the incident shows how a single misconfigured system can put massive amounts of personal data at risk. If your information was included, scammers and identity thieves could use it for fraud, phishing, or account takeovers. Taking a few steps now can help protect your personal data before criminals try to exploit it. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
May 29, 2026

With email phishing, deciphering what’s real from what’s fake can be a challenge. Our inboxes are stuffed with emails fighting to get our attention and get us to take some action. But how to ferret-out what’s legitimate takes some cyber-smarts. Research shows email is the primary method of spreading 92% of all malware, and the U.S. is the target of 86% of all email phishing attacks. Whether at home or at work, email phishing is relentless, but being aware of characteristics they have in common can be a powerful tool. READ FULL STORY

CAPTCHA Used as Bait For Growing Number Of Email Scams

Scams & Phishing

CAPTCHA Used as Bait For Growing Number Of Email Scams

Most of us are familiar with the funky CAPTCHA verification window that occasionally pops-up when signing onto a website. CAPTCHA systems lend a level of credibility to those of us asked to verify online that we’re human and not a bot. Seeing it makes us feel better about the site being more secure than others. After all, only a 100% legitimate website or service would dare use CAPTCHA, right? Wrong. This now Google-owned service has become a favorite bait for scammers who want you to believe they’re legitimate, and it’s working big-time. READ FULL STORY
Account Takeover Fraud is on the Rise

Your Security

Account Takeover Fraud is on the Rise

If you’re not able to login to an account, you might be victim to an account takeover (ATO). According to Spy Cloud, 22% of adults in the U.S. have experienced an ATO. And globally in 2023, ATOs grew by 155%. ATO’s target individuals and organizations. But bringing ATOs home, Spy Cloud finds they affected more than 24 million households. Financial theft is the undisputed goal of an ATO. With this crime on the rise, it’s a smart idea to learn more about them. READ FULL STORY
The Red Hot Scams of 2026 are Heating Up

Scams & Phishing

The Red Hot Scams of 2026 are Heating Up

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

Your Security

ClickFix Attacks Go Cross-Platform
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
May 25, 2026

Think ClickFix attacks are just a Windows problem? Think again. Microsoft warns that cybercriminals are now targeting macOS users with ClickFix schemes, malvertising, and fake DMG installers. The goal is not new: To steal passwords, hijack sessions, raid crypto wallets, and launch ransomware. According to Microsoft’s latest findings, attackers are combining ClickFix social engineering tricks with malvertising campaigns that push malicious disk image files. Here’s what’s happening and how to stay safe before your device becomes digital loot. READ FULL STORY

Financial Services Tops 2025 Breach List as Cyberattacks Continue to Climb

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Financial Services Tops 2025 Breach List as Cyberattacks Continue to Climb

Probably no surprise to anyone, cybercrime surged again in 2025, with financial services becoming the most-breached industry. Experts warn that AI-driven attacks and third-party vulnerabilities are accelerating risks for consumers. While attacks against financial services organizations are not new in the least, the speed and scale of attacks against them are accelerating dramatically. What might have changed slowly over several years in the past can now shift in just months. Learn what’s driving the trend and how to protect your financial accounts. READ FULL STORY
Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use

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Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use

The transition to living life through our devices has become very real for scores of people and businesses. By now, the coronavirus has changed our lives in ways we never expected. This transition includes doing most things from home. Unfortunately, adapting to online life also gives bad actor’s a cornucopia of targets to exploit. There are proactive steps to take when you suspect an account may be compromised, including ways to help keep it from happening to begin with. READ FULL STORY
The 10 Most Common 4-Digit PINs: Is Yours One of Them?

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The 10 Most Common 4-Digit PINs: Is Yours One of Them?

By now, it’s common knowledge that anything to do with your online security that’s easy-to-guess presents personal security risks. One of those risks involves using a 4-digit PIN code for your smartphone, additional devices, ATM accounts, and payment cards. Commonly used PINs make it easy for you to remember but they also make it easy for hackers to guess. Below are 10 of the most common 4-digit PIN codes cybercriminals try first, so take a look and see if yours is on the list. READ FULL STORY
Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

Mobile Security

Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

It’s no secret that cybercriminals take advantage of anxiety-filled times and the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is most certainly one of those moments. The latest cybersecurity news reports that Android smartphones are being targeted with apps claiming to have up-to-date data on COVID-19. These infected apps promise the latest updates, but to unsuspecting users who download them, they also promise malware will surely be installed on your mobile device. READ FULL STORY
The PayPal No-Phish Phishing Scam

Scams & Phishing

The PayPal No-Phish Phishing Scam

It’s not your typical email phishing scam, but then cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to swindle us. And we’ve seen many warnings about PayPal scams lately. Yet another one, this PayPal “No-Phish” email phishing attack is rampant. Scammers are tricking PayPal users into handing over their accounts thanks to this highly sophisticated phishing scheme. The way this no-phish phish is constructed, it also gets beyond the typical phishing detection software. READ FULL STORY
Shell Out Some Cash For Your Free Trip To The Beach

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Shell Out Some Cash For Your Free Trip To The Beach

It’s summer! And from the temperatures most of the U.S. is experiencing, that’s not a surprise to anyone. With summer comes wonderful, relaxing, exciting vacations for so many of us. And wouldn’t it make your summer even better if you won a 5-day, 4-night vacation in the Bahamas? Well, it seems that you certainly have an opportunity to win it, but is it too good to be true? Let’s take a look at one in particular that has gotten a lot of traction in the forums on the travel website, TripAdvisor. READ FULL STORY
Keeping Your Bank Account And Credit Cyber-Smart

Education

Keeping Your Bank Account And Credit Cyber-Smart

Financial institutions and hacking go hand-in-hand. Hacking banks and their account holders is the most direct cash infusion a hacker can get…and they know it. According to Kaspersky Lab, attacks on ATMs alone hit an all-time high in 2017 with malware-as-a-service (MAAS) opportunities. With this service, even hacking “hacks” who have no cybercrime experience can watch an instructional “how to” video on how to target an ATM successfully. Guarding our finances with common sense protection is something we all need to do. READ FULL STORY
An Overview Of Several Types Of Phishing Scams

Education

An Overview Of Several Types Of Phishing Scams

In this day and age, anyone who has an email address or even a telephone has heard the term “phishing.” It’s the most prevalent form of social engineering in existence. The latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations report found that phishing represented 98% of the social attacks for the reporting period. Of the 1,450 incidents it studied, 381 resulted in confirmed data disclosure and 59% of them were financially motivated. While 78% of the people studied never fell for phishing, 4% did. It’s that small percentage that counts. It only takes a single person to cause an organization to be compromised. READ FULL STORY




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