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New Report Finds Email Phishing is Out of Control—Are You Prepared?

Scams & Phishing

New Report Finds Email Phishing is Out of Control—Are You Prepared?

A recent study of email phishing finds we have an even bigger target on our backs than we thought. Thanks to Barracuda’s 2025 Email Threats Report, we find out just how huge a security problem phishing is today. The cringe-worthy report spotlights how out of control email phishing has become. Since the report finds email phishing is blowing up, we all need to be ready for the “Battle Of The Inbox.” So if you have an email account, and who doesn’t, keep reading. READ FULL STORY

Scams & Phishing

October Just Got Scarier: Your Tap-to-Pay Could Be Draining You With a Ghostly Touch
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 30, 2025

A new scam is quietly tapping into your convenience and turning it against you. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a trick called “ghost tapping,” which exploits the tap-to-pay feature on cards and mobile wallets. Fraudsters use the cards near field technology to get close in crowded spots like festivals or transit hubs and use wireless devices or fake payment terminals to charge you—sometimes before you even realize what’s happening. READ FULL STORY

Not All Cookies Are Created Equal; Know When Not To Accept Them

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Not All Cookies Are Created Equal; Know When Not To Accept Them

It seems every webpage you land on these days has an “Accept Cookies” pop-up. After all, what’s the big deal about a few cookies, so we click “Accept” and move on. Well, turns out it’s a bigger deal to accept cookies than most users realize. Thinking twice before you accept them can help keep malicious and zombie cookies off your device, among other things. Who would ever think a few innocent cookies could be a bad thing, but unfortunately, many of them are. READ FULL STORY
Akira Ransomware Outsmarts Microsoft Defender—Here’s What You Can Do

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Akira Ransomware Outsmarts Microsoft Defender—Here’s What You Can Do

Imagine grabbing a coffee while your computer’s strongest guard—Microsoft Defender—gets quietly shut down. That’s the trick the Akira ransomware gang is pulling off. By abusing a legitimate Intel driver, they gain deep system access, flip off Defender’s protections, and unleash ransomware without raising alarms. The result? Encrypted files, stolen data, and chaos. According to security researchers, Akira performs a sneaky two-step trick. READ FULL STORY
As Interest Rates Drop, Real Estate Scams Rise

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As Interest Rates Drop, Real Estate Scams Rise

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

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Wanted! Nighttime Bandit Steals PII Using Google Ads
By: Jim Stickley and Tina Davis
October 26, 2025

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

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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?

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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
Know When It’s Time To Hang-Up. Don’t Fall Victim To These New Phone Scams

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Know When It’s Time To Hang-Up. Don’t Fall Victim To These New Phone Scams

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
Cash App Flip Scams Make Big Promises Using Your Money

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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
Job Emails Offer Job Seekers New Malware

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Job Emails Offer Job Seekers New Malware

Even though the unemployment rate isn’t so bad right now, there are still those who can’t resist taking advantage of job seekers. There’s a sneaky scam that's been making the rounds lately—fake job interview emails designed to install cryptocurrency mining malware on your devices. Both Windows and MacOS users are in danger of this one. Cybercriminals are posing as recruiters to lure unsuspecting job seekers into their trap. But they get something less desired than a job offer from these so-called recruiters. READ FULL STORY
Amazon “Free Stuff” Brushing Scam Makes Victims Pay The Price

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Amazon “Free Stuff” Brushing Scam Makes Victims Pay The Price

Open your front door and there they are, boxes from Amazon you weren’t expecting. The thought of getting free stuff might give you a giggle, but the truth is, the last laugh could be at your expense. That’s because you’ve just been pulled into a “brushing” scam using you and Amazon to work. Brushing scams are happening more often than ever before, and a closer look at them shows how free stuff could end up costing you. If you find yourself the target of a brushing scam, it means the scammer already has enough of your PII to involve you. READ FULL STORY
Securing Your Online Banking Accounts – Phishing Red Flags

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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




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