Mobile Security WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones If you receive a WhatsApp message from a loved one asking for financial help, it’s a very good idea to become a bit of a private investigator before turning over any funds. The popular chatting/phoning/video calling app has been taking a beating lately and once again it’s the tool cybercriminals are using to get to your money. And they are pulling out the best of their social engineering and manipulation tactics to do it. This time, it’s by masquerading as loved ones on WhatsApp. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Walmart Impersonation Robocall Scam Rising and Gets Attention of FCC March 8, 2026 Scammers posing as Walmart employees are behind a frightening new robocall campaign that has duped thousands across the country. According to investigators at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and sanctioned Industry Traceback Group, the campaign — traced to just one network provider over a few-month span — delivered nearly eight million illegal robocalls between January 21 and April 11, 2025. And it's likely you received a few of those calls. READ FULL STORY
Identity Theft Massive 700Credit Data Breach Leaves Information of Millions at Risk In a stark reminder that even companies you’ve never heard of can affect your daily life, credit check firm 700Credit has confirmed a major data breach that exposed sensitive personal information for more than 5.8 million individuals across the United States. And it wasn’t even due to their own mistakes, but occurred through a third party with which they do business and exchange information. The unauthorized access actually occurred between May and October 2025. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing What Is A Brushing Scam? We haven’t talked about brushing scams much of late. However, there is one happening now that is significant enough that the FBI’s IC3 unit issued a warning about it. It involves mystery packages being delivered to your home with no information about where they came from and though many are harmless, some make that bargain you thought you were getting vastly more expensive. And to make it easier for you to fall for the scam, a convenient QR code is inside so you can solve the mystery easily and deliver your money to the scammers too. READ FULL STORY
Security Education Videos How To Report Fraud To The FTC When you report a scam, you contribute to a larger effort to prevent fraud from affecting more people. Scammers often target multiple victims, and your report can help authorities identify patterns and warn others about emerging scams (FTC). Even if you didn’t lose money, your experience can alert the public and prevent someone else from falling victim. The FTC uses reports to build cases against scammers and works with other law enforcement agencies to shut down fraudulent operations. Your report is added to the Consumer Sentinel database, which is accessible to thousands of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners who rely on this information to investigate and prosecute criminals. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Phishing Scam Falsely Claims Google Subpoena Access To Your Email March 4, 2026 Google has been in the news a lot lately…and we mean A LOT. We’ve seen browser extension warnings, password recovery warnings, a slick scam that claims to be from Google Technical Support, and several others. Now, a new phishing scam is making the rounds, targeting users with alarming messages that claim Google has received a subpoena to access their email account. It’s getting difficult to keep up with all of these. This scam uses Google’s own tools to make it even more realistic and to allow the emails to bypass authentication checks and still land in your in box, rather than your spam box. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Fake Windows Crash Screen Tricks People Into Installing Malware Every Windows computer user has seen, has heard horror stories about, or knows firsthand the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). It’s that scary blue screen your Windows PC shows when something really goes wrong and your computer just stops working. Normally, when a real BSOD appears, all you can do is restart, cross your fingers, and hope everything is okay. But cybercrooks have found a sneaky way to abuse that familiar fear. In a recently uncovered campaign. READ FULL STORY
Identity Theft Tech Gadgets Bring Risks—What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Safe Online The holidays have come and gone which means shiny new video game consoles, tablets, smart toys, and all sorts of internet-connected devices are likely in kids’ hands. While these gifts bring plenty of joy, they also open the door to cybercriminals who see children as easy targets. That’s why parents often become the last line of defense between online predators, scammers, and a child who’s simply excited to try out their new gear. A few smart precautions now can help ensure your child’s tech stays a source of excitement instead of risk. READ FULL STORY
Mobile Security Fake Refund APP Scams Steal Banking Info, Cash Who wouldn’t love a message from their bank about a hefty refund coming their way? Most of us would, and that’s why this latest refund scam is, well, breaking the bank. It’s called “authorized push payment” (APP) fraud, and trusting consumers are handing their most sensitive banking information to fraudsters. APP scams make big promises but they’re really another form of phishing. Take a look at what to watch for with these latest scams. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Fake Zoom Link Delivers Malware This latest crypto crime uses phishing and a malicious, fake Zoom link to steal cryptocurrency. With just one click, unsuspecting targets find their crypto accounts drained by a devious cyberattack. Here’s more of what you need to know about this new and sophisticated crime. This scam uses a socially engineered approach by targeting specific “high value” individuals and using the ever-popular Zoom link to succeed. And, unfortunately, there is really no limit to what this scam can capture. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing FBI Warns of Surge in Account Takeover Scams Targeting Everyone The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center issued an alert in about sophisticated account takeover schemes that are draining victims’ financial accounts, including investment portfolio accounts. And it’s not a slow-moving scam either. It’s moving at an alarming rate, and everyone should take care not to fall victim. Cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in online accounts to steal funds, with losses reaching millions of dollars and are becoming more difficult to detect. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Watch Out for Scammers Targeting Social Security and VA Benefits Cybercriminals never miss a chance to prey on trust, and they’ve found a fresh batch of victims by zeroing in on Social Security and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. These scams aren’t flashy or complicated—they’re designed to trigger fear, urgency, and confusion. After all, no one wants to believe they’re in trouble with the government, which makes these scams all the more attractive for scammers. And unfortunately, they’ve been working. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing LastPass Users Targeted by Fake Backup Phishing Scam LastPass users are being targeted by phishing emails urging “urgent vault backups” before fake maintenance. These messages aim to steal master passwords by leading victims to counterfeit sites. Attackers are sending deceptive emails claiming LastPass will perform scheduled maintenance and that users must “backup your password vault within 24 hours.” It’s no surprise that it leads to phishing sites designed to capture your master password. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Social Media Free Giveaway Scams Come With Hefty Costs That $1,000 Amazon gift card you were promised for filling out a survey was never intended to be paid but is in fact a giveaway scam you just fell for. You may think there’s no real harm in filling out a bogus survey, but the real thing about these scams is that it’s stealing your PII (personally identifiable information). The enduring and timeless nature of scam giveaways show that, people don’t change much when it comes to getting something for nothing. READ FULL STORY
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Massive 700Credit Data Breach Leaves Information of Millions at Risk
