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

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

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

Malicious Fonts Could Hijack Your Apple Device—Update Now!

Apple recently released urgent security updates for all iPhone users, who are strongly urged to update immediately. Both iOS 26.0.1 and iOS 18.7.1 (the latest versions) address a serious security flaw that could allow hackers to compromise your device simply by tricking you into viewing malicious content. The vulnerability exists in Apple's system for processing fonts. This security hole means that opening an email, document, or even visiting a website containing a specially crafted malicious font could corrupt your phone's memory or crash apps unexpectedly. READ FULL STORY

$5,000 Government Subsidy Text, Don’t Fall for the DOGE Scam

Your phone just buzzed with a message promising you’re eligible for a $5,000 federal government subsidy—money supposedly saved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Spoiler Alert! It’s a scam. Law enforcement agencies across the country are sounding the alarm about this and warning people to stay clear of it. The scam text claims you are now eligible for a $5,000 federal government subsidy from funds saved by cuts made to the federal budget by DOGE. Spoiler Alert! It’s a scam. READ FULL STORY

Hackers Drain DaVita--Sensitive Patient Data Leaked in Mega Breach

Kidney-Dialysis company, DaVita, just learned the hard way what happens when ransomware gangs come knocking. Between March 24 and April 12, 2025, hackers broke into the lab systems, decrypted files, and snatched a massive trove of data before anyone could kick them out. DaVita says patient care wasn’t interrupted, but the backend chaos was another story. So far, there are 2.7 million confirmed victims. That's a lot of info that's up for grabs now. READ FULL STORY

TSA Joins FBI in Warning: Don’t Get ‘Juice-Jacked’ at Airport USB Ports

Travelers, beware: Several government agencies, including the FBI, FCC, and TSA warn that public USB charging ports—especially in airports—could be rigged for “juice-jacking,” a scam that steals your data or installs malware while you charge. Skip the risk and follow some simple advice from TSA and experts in the cybersecurity world. Otherwise, that quick top-up before your well-deserved vacation could turn into a wily hacker’s payday. 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

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

Are You A Money Mule? What You Need To Know

Criminals of all kinds traffic in stolen money and need middlemen to relocate the funds. From romance scams to phishing attacks and more, there’s plenty of fraudsters with hijacked money needing laundering—and that’s where money mules come in handy. Unfortunately, sometimes those people are unaware of what they are doing, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be punished for it. Check out the red flags of avoiding becoming a money mule—and a criminal. READ FULL STORY