Shell Out Some Cash For Your Free Trip To The Beach

It’s summer! And from the temperatures most of the U.S. is experiencing, that’s not a surprise to anyone. With summer comes wonderful, relaxing, exciting vacations for so many of us. And wouldn’t it make your summer even better if you won a 5-day, 4-night vacation in the Bahamas? Well, it seems that you certainly have an opportunity to win it, but is it too good to be true? Let’s take a look at one in particular that has gotten a lot of traction in the forums on the travel website, TripAdvisor. READ FULL STORY

Why That Local Call Might Be a Scam

Your phone rings and the number looks oddly familiar. Same area code, same first few digits. It could be a neighbor, a nearby business, or someone in your community. So you answer. Instead of a real person, you’re greeted by a robotic voice pitching a prize, warning about suspicious activity, or claiming there’s a problem with your account. Welcome to the world of “neighbor spoofing,” a tactic scammers use to make their calls look local and trustworthy. The trick works more often than you might think, but knowing how it operates can help you avoid getting pulled into the conversation. READ FULL STORY

LastPass Hit Again: What Users Need to Know About the Latest Breach

Millions of people trust password managers to protect their online accounts, but LastPass users are once again facing questions about the security of their personal information. The company recently disclosed that customer data was exposed during a breach involving one of its third-party service providers. While encrypted password vaults were not reported stolen in this latest incident, cybercriminals obtained customer support records and personal information that could be used in future phishing attacks. READ FULL STORY

FBI Warns Your Wi-Fi May Not Be Just Yours Anymore

Your home internet connection might be quietly working a second job, and not for you. The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are hijacking everyday devices like routers, smart TVs, phones, and even digital picture frames to mask illegal activity. Known as residential proxy networks, these schemes can make it look like crimes are coming from your home and could get you into trouble. Here’s what that means, how it happens, and how to shut it down. READ FULL STORY

Scattered Spider’s Web Of Lies, Deception And Ransomware

Warnings from the FBI and CISA came in loud and clear recently…Scattered Spider’s cyberattacks are more hazardous and crippling than ever before. Their high-profile, financially motivated attacks rely on social engineering for data theft, extortion, and ransomware attacks. And when both security agencies release a joint advisory warning to us about this threat group, it’s smart to listen. These threat actors made headlines for crippling financial attacks against several large organizations recently and they've increased the stakes playing their games. READ FULL STORY

Just Two Words Can Put You In The Middle Of A Smishing Scam

Phishing by text or “smishing” has long been a thorn in the side of smartphone users. With cybercriminals always looking for new ways to lure victims, this latest smishing attack is doing the trick. And now, a Chinese smishing network using just two words in a text are tricking victims into handing over sensitive information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that last year, scam texts alone cost consumers a reported $470 million and growing. READ FULL STORY

Gmail “Protection” Tool Turns Your Browser Against You

It looks like a routine security check. It sounds like Google. It even walks you through “protecting” your account step by step. But according to Malwarebytes, this convincing scam is doing the exact opposite—quietly siphoning off your contacts, location, and even login codes. With up to 1.8 billion Gmail users potentially in the crosshairs, here’s how this digital disguise works and why a simple click could open the door to your entire online life. READ FULL STORY

Gmail Tech Support Exposes New Threats From AI

A significant cybersecurity breach involving Gmail raised alarms across the tech community late in 2024. Hackers leveraged advanced AI techniques to create a sophisticated scheme involving account recovery phishing emails that were nearly indistinguishable from legitimate communications. And, to make it even more believable, they were followed up with a phone call from a “Gmail tech support person,” throwing everyone a phishing curveball. READ FULL STORY

Text Scams Impersonating Financial Institutions

Jim Stickley gives a quick warning about malicious text messages that appear to come from your financial institution. READ FULL STORY

Before You Unsubscribe, Know This First

Bad actors are everywhere these days, and now they’re behind the latest “unsubscribe” email phishing scam. We all know how invasive spam emails are, and keeping them from flooding your inbox is but a dream. And now, clicking the unsubscribe button is a devious way to infect your device with malware.  Hackers are now setting up bogus “Unsubscribe” buttons that can really frustrate you. Fortunately, there is some help. Here’s what you need to know. READ FULL STORY

Hi, It’s Not Me: It's a 148% Rise in Impersonation Scams

Impersonation scams have exploded—and we’re not talking about your buddy doing a bad Elvis impression. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s latest 2025 Trends in Identity report, these scams have shot up a whopping 148% and are now the most-reported identity crime. The scammers? They’re posing as banks, tech support reps, and even your own family. The scary part? They’re convincing—way too convincing. Sadly, there is no shortage of examples of these. READ FULL STORY

The Most Hacked Apps To Get To Your Details

We share a lot these days. Some might even say we spout personal details like a water from a fire hydrant, especially when it comes to social media. For hackers, that means they have us all right where they want us. Researchers at TechShielder put in some work and found that there are a number of apps available to us that actually have been repeatedly compromised and share our personal information with plenty of others that we may not want to have our information. READ FULL STORY