Tag Archives: cybercrime

Jury duty phone scams on the rise as fraudsters impersonate local officials, threaten arrest

Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people. While older tactics like phishing emails and impersonating government agencies to steal credentials are becoming easier to spot, bad actors are now turning to more alarming methods. One of the latest involves impersonating local authorities. People have reported receiving phone calls …

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Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you …

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Meta account suspension scam hides FileFix malware

Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings. Attackers exploit this by …

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Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day threat

Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses. Because zero-day threats strike …

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How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, like AI-powered exoskeletons, can lighten heavy loads and improve performance. But it’s …

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Don't fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data

Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers’ attention. Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain …

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How malicious party invites target your inbox

Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and one of their latest tricks is using fake invitation emails that look like they’re coming from legitimate services. They promise you an “exclusive invite” or ask you to download and install something before you can see the details. If you’re not careful, that simple click …

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Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot

In 2025, it feels like cybercriminals are winning while the world’s biggest data hoarders are losing. One by one, global giants are admitting they’ve been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior. The latest company to report …

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China accuses US of yearslong cyberattack on national time service

China’s spy agency accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of hacking its national time service, alleging a yearslong cyberespionage campaign that targeted the system keeping official Beijing Time — a backbone for China’s telecommunications, finance and defense sectors. The Ministry of State Security claimed the NSA began the operation …

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AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch

A new cybersecurity warning reveals how hackers briefly weaponized ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool. The attack, called ShadowLeak, allowed them to steal Gmail data through a single invisible prompt — no clicks, no downloads and no user action required. Researchers at Radware discovered the zero-click vulnerability in June 2025. OpenAI patched …

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