What's Behind Man-In-The-Middle Attacks and How to Avoid Them

It’s not the game many of us played as kids, but it is a distorted take on the same idea. Man-in-the-middle (MitM) cyberattacks do put someone in the middle of two sides, but that someone is a cybercriminal. And those on either side are clueless victims. In reality, MitM attacks are anything but a game. A typical MitM attack can disrupt operations, intercept usernames and passwords, emails, banking, and other financial details. Read on about how MitM attacks play out, including ways to avoid being caught up in these crimes. READ FULL STORY

Is It Time to Freeze Your Credit? What to Know

With an abundance of scams and data breaches exposing our sensitive information, it doesn’t take much for a criminal to cobble together an identity profile and ruin a victim’s finances. That’s why more people every day are placing a credit freeze on their financial accounts. The question now is, should you? According to a study, identity fraud cost Americans $43 billion last year. An empty bank account, unexpected credit card purchases, and bills for accounts you never opened are signs something is wrong, so don’t wait to act. READ FULL STORY

While Charity Scams Never Take a Day Off, Giving Tuesday Brings Out the Grinches

The spirit of giving doesn’t depend on the season. However, when Giving Tuesday comes around every year, scammers are quick to jump on that bandwagon. They exploit generosity, posing as legitimate charities or creating entirely fake ones to steal money and personal information. Their tactics change, but the goal never does: To take advantage of your kindness. Before you donate, take a moment, a little caution goes a long way toward protecting both your wallet and your identity. READ FULL STORY

TransUnion Breach Exposes Millions—Your Identity is Up for Grabs

TransUnion has confirmed a serious data breach affecting about 4.4 million people, stemming from a cyberattack on July 28, 2025, which was discovered two days later. The breach did not compromise TransUnion’s main credit reporting systems, but attackers gained access to a third-party application tied to U.S. consumer support operations. A lot of useful information was gained in this attack, including Social Security Numbers--which are very difficult to change--and birthdates--which cannot be changed. READ FULL STORY

Scary New Mac Attack Locks Browsers

A new scareware attack is targeting Mac users, tricking them into believing their computer has been locked by Apple. Cybercriminals use a browser-based pop-up scam that mimics Apple’s official "Find My Mac" lock screen. Researchers at LayerX Labs have been tracking this for a while now. For this ruse, a fake lock screen appears after users visit compromised or malicious websites, creating panic and pressuring them into taking immediate action. READ FULL STORY

Old School Phishing Attacks in Your USPS Mailbox

It’s not what you’d expect with the usual phishing attacks, but it seems that’s the point. A new flurry of phishing is sending written letters to prospective victims. The letter in your mailbox appears to be from your financial institution, and that leads to trusting what it says. Using the mail is an old school tactic from scammers and it only takes one victim to bite the hook. This scam likely works because these days we expect to get phished via email, text, or phone. But the regular mail? Nonsense! READ FULL STORY

Fake Update Ads Steal Your Passwords

We know the cyber-cheats are always out there using every trick in the book to steal our money, identities and whatever else they can get their hands on. So, the next time you’re alerted to a software update, especially one appearing in an online ad, it’s time to step back and take a closer look before tapping “Download.” A latest malvertising campaign lures users into downloading a fake software update. The now custom, improved malware is being used at this very moment and surely will continue doing damage well into the new year. READ FULL STORY

AI Aided Phishing Scams Target Business Execs

AI-powered bots are now capable of analyzing vast amounts of data from online profiles. This enables them to craft emails that closely mimic the tone and style of a company or individual. This level of personalization makes the scams more convincing and harder to detect. So, it’s no surprise that there's been a notable surge in highly personalized phishing scams aimed at corporate executives. These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and succeeding, largely due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) by cybercriminals. READ FULL STORY

It’s on the Rise—And More To Know About ATO Fraud

If you’re not able to login to an account, you might be victim to an account takeover (ATO). According to Spy Cloud, 22% of adults in the U.S. have experienced an ATO. And globally in 2023, ATOs grew by 155%. ATO’s target individuals and organizations. But bringing ATOs home, Spy Cloud finds they affected more than 24 million households. Financial theft is the undisputed goal of an ATO. With this crime on the rise, it’s a smart idea to learn more about them. READ FULL STORY

You Think That File Reader App Safe? Maybe Not. Anatsa Trojan Strikes Again

Imagine this scenario: you’re trying to open a PDF on your phone, so you head to the Google Play Store and download something called “Document Viewer — File Reader.” Seems harmless. It’s got good reviews, thousands of downloads, and it does what it says. But according to a July 2025 alert from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric, this innocent-looking app is actually a front for Anatsa, one of the most dangerous banking trojans making the rounds right now. READ FULL STORY

Luxury Brand Breach Reminds Us to Use Unique Credentials

Ok, so we may all not be able to don the luxury jewelry from Cartier like celebrities, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore cybersecurity news involving them. That’s because those are likely still learning opportunities for us all. In fact, a recent incident involving Cartier included customer data being stolen after a data breach of their website. This is on the heels of other data breaches of brands, not particularly luxury brands, such as Victoria’s Secret and The North Face. READ FULL STORY

Did Your Kid Lose Their Phone? Not Likely

It’s an everyday scene. It’s prime time for TV and you’re sitting comfortably in your favorite chair. Suddenly, your phone alerts you to a new text. You pick it up and it’s a text from an unknown number that says, "Hi Mom, I lost my phone. Text me back at this number.” You’re perplexed. What do you do? Well, you stop right there. Why? That message probably isn’t from your kid. It’s part of a sneaky scam that’s been making the rounds for a while, and unfortunately, it’s still working. READ FULL STORY