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Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

Scams & Phishing

Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

Peer-to-peer payment (P2P) systems have exploded in popularity, with more than 113 million users estimated in the U.S. alone. With the number of P2P users growing, Cash App, the highly popular P2P platform for sending and receiving money on your smartphone, has the attention of hackers. Scammers are using a “flip scam” to steal Cash App user funds. If you use this app or are considering it, knowing how to spot this scam is as good as money in the bank – or Cash App! READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Looking for Love? You Can Keep Your Heart Break-Free From These Scams
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 2, 2024

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but love never leaves the air. So many are looking for love, or searching for a dinner or movie companion to combat lurking loneliness. It's always a good time to take a look at the various online dating scams that are always searching for your love and to provide a few tips on detecting them as well as others that may come up. There is no need to despair. There are signs to look for and ways to avoid being caught out by these scams and others. READ FULL STORY

Androids Hit With New Banking Malware

Mobile Security

Androids Hit With New Banking Malware

A new malware aiming at Android devices is getting away with bank robbery and more. For those Android devices v.13 and higher, BlankBot banking trojan is hiding in utility apps. This malware is still developing, but the tricks up its sleeve take total control over your device. Here’s what you need to know about this sneaky, stealthy stealer. This banking trojan creates custom, fake overlays stealing a username and password, payment card info, and other personally identifiable information (PII). But it doesn’t stop there. READ FULL STORY
How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

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How to Shop Safely Online and Avoid Scams

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
MFA Codes Bomb Your Apple Devices

Mobile Security

MFA Codes Bomb Your Apple Devices

You know that feeling when you’re busy and trying to focus on something and then BAM! You get a barrage of phone calls or emails, and it seems everyone is pulling you in one direction or the other. Attackers know we are often busy and are taking advantage. There is a current ongoing strategy that counts on you clicking away messages in a rush. In this case, you get bombarded with notifications that claim you need to reset your Apple ID password and “allowing” attackers to scam you. READ FULL STORY

Mobile Security

Video Icon Online Banking Smishing Scam
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
September 28, 2024

Text message scams are on the rise and in this Today Show segment, Jim Stickley demonstrates how easy it is from criminals to perform these attacks. Most people receive legitimate text alerts from their financial institution so a malicious text can be very believable. DON'T CLICK EVER. Simply open your mobile app or open a browser and sign into your account. If there is a real fraud alert, you will be notified once you are logged in. READ FULL STORY

Building Strong Passwords Using The “Don’ts” Of Password Security

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Building Strong Passwords Using The “Don’ts” Of Password Security

Much is made of the importance strong passwords give to online account security, and for good reason. That’s because password cracking is often the first step for a hacker looking to break into an account – your account. A formidable password can make a cybercriminal give-up and move onto the next potential victim. But what’s also important and often overlooked is what not to do when creating a password. Consider the “don’ts” of weak password creation as reminders of what not to do. READ FULL STORY
Job Search Scams Trending Upwards; Always Look Before You Leap

Scams & Phishing

Job Search Scams Trending Upwards; Always Look Before You Leap

Getting the job of your dreams is what many of us wish for. However, knowing the difference between a real opportunity and a scam offer can keep job seekers safe from the clutches of cyber-crooks looking to reel them in. After days and weeks of online job searches, that perfect job may now be just a click away. But that's not the time to dive in headfirst. The FBI weighed in on fake employment scams, referring to them as an old trick with big improvements. READ FULL STORY
Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Mobile Security

Chameleon Malware Changes Its Colors Again

Android malware is constantly advancing and acquiring new frightening capabilities. Chameleon is the name of a trojan that was designed to infiltrate Android Operating Systems. This program can obtain data, with a particular focus on financial information, and carry out numerous other malicious activities; none that are in your favor. Even more worrying is that the Chameleon Android malware received an upgrade making it new and improved from that of its former self. READ FULL STORY
Has Your Email Been Hacked? Here’s How You Can Tell And What You Can Do

Your Security

Has Your Email Been Hacked? Here’s How You Can Tell And What You Can Do

There are any number of signs that may give you a clue that your email has been hacked. And what do you do if it has? You may wonder what you can do if you suspect that’s the case. Let’s go over a few indicators of a compromised email box and what you can do about it, if it happens to you. Fortunately, there are some indicators for to watch out for and we can provide some suggestions on how to tell and what to do if you do think someone has been in your inbox. READ FULL STORY
How Being Human Makes Us Targets For Online Scams

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How Being Human Makes Us Targets For Online Scams

Being human comes with certain attributes cybercriminals love to exploit. In the world of online scams, our willingness to trust others can easily translate to a scam’s success. And since we can’t help being human, we need to keep in mind that scammers exploit our humanity to their benefit. But as humans, we can also spot an attempted scam when we see one. It’s important to know that no one is too smart or cyber-savvy to fall for some of the tricks scammers have up their sleeves. READ FULL STORY
Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Your Security

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Before calling your internet provider to complain about a slow browser think about this:  It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates. Finding your browser is not only slow, but also acting strangely is a sign something isn’t quite right. If after going through the internet provider's standard toolbox for troubleshooting doesn't help, it’s time to think about malware. READ FULL STORY
How Your Instagram and Facebook “Friends” Can Steal Your Social Media Account

Your Security

How Your Instagram and Facebook “Friends” Can Steal Your Social Media Account

It’s time to resurrect the old adage “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” Thanks to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), their work has uncovered a social media hack victimizing users of Facebook and Instagram using friendship as a lure. Although attacks targeting social media users are nothing new, this latest scam tugs on the heartstrings of helping a friend in need. But the only thing this friend really needs is overtaking your social media account with your help, of course. READ FULL STORY
Man vs. Woman: Romance Scams And Finding Love Online

Scams & Phishing

Man vs. Woman: Romance Scams And Finding Love Online

In our hi-tech world today, finding love online can be challenging. Sadly, romance scams not only break hearts, but they also break bank accounts. Research finds surprising differences between how men and women begin and end up after romance scams. The results might just surprise you. Barclays monitors their romance scam insurance claims, including how men and women differ. Barclays monitors romance scam claims. It found that even as the world gets wiser about romance scams, the scammers aren’t slowing down. READ FULL STORY




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