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Spotlight on Retirement Scams: $3.4 Billion and Counting

Scams & Phishing

Spotlight on Retirement Scams: $3.4 Billion and Counting

Maybe this year is the year you will retire from the daily grind of working for a living. For many online scammers, those in retirement are a target ripe for the picking. The FBI reports retirees aged 60 years and older in the United States lost over $3.4 billion to scammers in 2023. This signifies an 11% increase from the year before. Here’s a closer look at common retirement scams and how to know one when you see one…before it’s too late. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

As Interest Rates Drop, Real Estate Scams Rise
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 27, 2025

With interest rates dropping, real estate activity is likely to see a major bump according to those who study it. Unfortunately, scammers are also gearing up to take advantage of the increase in home sales and refinancing. Real estate scams tied to cybersecurity are some of the most financially devastating of them—and they often target buyers right as they’re preparing to close on their dream home. Look out for the signs and scams and avoid having this happen to you. READ FULL STORY

Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads

Scams & Phishing

Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads

Users that are searching for popular software have recently become the targets of malvertising which leverages Google Ads to install Trojan versions of Raccoon Stealer and Vidar. These malware versions are sneakily hidden within Google advertising…you know; those advertisements you see on the side of your browser window or plastered all over social media. This bandit, if clicked, will then proceed to install malware on your device. Guardio Labs has dubbed this "MasquerAd." Clever, isn't it? READ FULL STORY
BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

Scams & Phishing

BOLO for These Most Dangerous Email Attachments

Keeping a lookout for suspicious emails has become a daily consequence of our cyber lives. Phishing emails are notorious for having malicious attachments and opening them is a sure way to compromise your device and its data. These attachments are full of malware, ready and waiting to infect your system with a simple click. Make no mistake, any attachment in a questionable email can be dangerous. However, researchers at F-Secure found that some of this year’s biggest email spam campaigns used particular types of malicious attachments more than others. READ FULL STORY
Is Sideloading Worth The Risk Of Downloading Malware?

Your Security

Is Sideloading Worth The Risk Of Downloading Malware?

It’s been well-known that sideloading apps is a risky proposition. Just ask the 20 million Aptoide users who recently learned their personally identifiable information (PII) was posted online by a hacker. Aptoide, a popular third-party app “discovery platform” had its database hacked earlier this month. The cybercriminal behind the hack claims that in addition to the 20 million exposed data files, there’s an additional 19 million files in their possession. Whether that’s true or not remains a mystery for now, but the Aptoide incident shows (in a huge way) why app sideloading is risky at best and is not recommended by security professionals. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

Know When It’s Time To Hang-Up. Don’t Fall Victim To These New Phone Scams
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 23, 2025

Just recently, it was discovered three new phone scams are making the rounds. These scams play on our fears (a scammer favorite), they’re tough to spot, and they’re after your money. It’s always smart to know how they work and when it’s time to hang up. Looking at these scams can help save you and those you know from falling victim to them. The following statistics help show the financial severity of phone scams, and who’s more likely to fall for them. READ FULL STORY

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

Your Security

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
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
SOVA Banking Trojan Infects Android Mobile Devices AND Can’t Be Removed

Mobile Security

SOVA Banking Trojan Infects Android Mobile Devices AND Can’t Be Removed

There’s a newly improved mobile banking trojan called SOVA that’s leaving a path of destruction for those using Android mobile devices. Last year, SOVA trojan was found operating in the U.S. and several other countries and is actively expanding its geo-locations. This year, SOVA malware creators added new and improved tools and versions to its arsenal, making it able to target over 200 Android mobile apps, crypto exchanges, and e-wallets. If wiping-out a victim’s financial account isn’t tragic enough, know that SOVA malware can’t be removed from a device once it’s infected. READ FULL STORY
Securing Your Online Banking Accounts – Phishing Red Flags

Scams & Phishing

Securing Your Online Banking Accounts – Phishing Red Flags

As we saw in Part One, creating secure passwords for your online financial accounts is the first step to protecting them. Knowing how to spot the red flags of email phishing when you see them is another essential security step to take. Phishing is the most prevalent cybercrime in the U.S. It’s also the most used tool for stealing financial account information, opening the door to further financial crimes. Should a criminal access your account, they can open credit card accounts, get government benefits and tax refunds, and take out loans. Knowing all the red flags of phishing lets you catch them before they hook you. READ FULL STORY
A Check on the Safety of P2P Apps

Mobile Security

A Check on the Safety of P2P Apps

There are so many payment apps out there; PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle, for instance and perhaps you’ve probably wondered: Are these apps actually safe? The short answer—yes, if you’re careful. While most P2P apps use encryption to protect your data, scammers are constantly looking for new ways to trick users into giving up their money. And because these apps are often linked directly to your bank account, one mistake can be very costly. But just knowing how to spot potential scams and fraud can help you use them safely. READ FULL STORY
AI-Generated Phishing — The Security Landscape Changes

Scams & Phishing

AI-Generated Phishing — The Security Landscape Changes

Phishing scams, the scourge of businesses everywhere, are getting a facelift thanks to generative AI. Already the reason for 90% of all data breaches, phishing is getting much more difficult to spot thanks to generative AI. Traditional ways of identifying phishing scams are becoming obsolete and businesses are in the crosshairs of this new generation of phishing attacks. That's why creating a more effective response is in the best interest of every organization. READ FULL STORY
Beware! Coyote Malware Hiding in Financial Apps

Mobile Security

Beware! Coyote Malware Hiding in Financial Apps

There's a new banking Trojan on the rise with some fresh tricks up its sleeve. It's called Coyote and so far, 61 banking apps have fallen prey to this malware. How quickly this banking malware starts to spread globally remains to be seen, but you can bet this cagey Coyote will be very wily. Coyote's purpose is stealing banking information and other PII using fake overlays and phony update screens. But you can be certain that it doesn't just drop off a cliff there. READ FULL STORY




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