Stay safe while shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Stay safe while shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These annual shopping extravaganzas have transitioned from in-store chaos to virtual shopping sprees, offering consumers incredible deals from the comfort of their homes.   ... Read More
Avast researchers detect a September surge in malvertising

Avast researchers detect a September surge in malvertising

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Bu Alexej Savčin, Gen Senior Malware Analyst ... Read More
AI is fueling a surge in TikTok scams

AI is fueling a surge in TikTok scams

| | online scam
TikTok has emerged as a fertile ground for financial scams, specifically those involving cryptocurrency. The platform's wide reach, coupled with its appeal to younger audiences, presents an attractive prospect for malicious actors aiming to exploit unsuspecting users.    ... Read More
Fall back...into some good digital health habits

Fall back…into some good digital health habits

| | Privacy
Fall is here, and along with cozy sweaters, family gatherings, and PSLs, comes the tradition of turning the clocks back as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends. Although we’re not certain why this practice lives on in 2023, it lends itself as a good reminder to check our smoke detectors, flip ... Read More
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

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If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take advantage of people who simply aren’t as digitally ... Read More
Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)

| | scam
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take advantage of people who simply aren’t as digitally ... Read More
This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home

This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home

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As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t wait, while others are dreading all of the soon-to-be awkward ... Read More
You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then.

You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then.

| | Scams
I will never forget the first time I caught a digital bug. I was sitting at my desk at my company’s open-concept office in Chicago when I got an email from HR. It read:  Company Policy Reminder: Please Review Following an incident in the Boston office, all U.S. employees are instructed to ... Read More
What really happens when you get doxxed

What really happens when you get doxxed

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So exactly what is doxxing? The term can sometimes get misused, so it's important to know what doxxing is–and what doxxing isn't ... Read More
Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT

Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT

| | Scams
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a complex web of deception: We've uncovered a tool that's been craftily creating deceptive profiles across numerous dating platforms.   ... Read More