Kids Are in the Crosshairs of Online Criminals

We often think of cybercrime as something that happens to adults with bank accounts, credit cards, and retirement savings. But the FBI's latest Internet Crime Report paints a different picture. In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 31,000 complaints from people under 20, with reported losses exceeding $67 million. For those 17 and younger, the threats go far beyond losing money. Sextortion, extortion, online grooming, harassment, and other crimes can have devastating consequences for young victims. And because so much of a child's social life now happens online, parents need to understand what is happening on the other side of that screen. READ FULL STORY

A $500 iPhone? That Sounds Phishy. And It Is!

A $500 voucher for a brand-new iPhone sounds like the kind of deal worth jumping on. Unfortunately, that is exactly what scammers are counting on. AARP is warning about a phony Apple website promoting a $500 voucher tied to the new foldable iPhone Duo. The offer looks convincing, but the real prize for criminals is not your money. It is access to your phone, passwords, photos, messages, and potentially financial information. And in this case, simply visiting the wrong website could be enough to put an older iPhone at risk. READ FULL STORY

FBI Employee Data Leak: When the Feds Get Phished

A data breach involving the FBI is raising some serious questions after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed to steal sensitive information belonging to thousands of FBI employees and job applicants. The reportedly stolen data goes far beyond names and email addresses, with records said to include home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, family information, and details about employees working in sensitive areas. Reports also indicate that medical and psychiatric information may have been exposed. The FBI is investigating, but the full scope of the incident remains unclear. READ FULL STORY

Scammers Already Know What's In Your Next Delivery

A cyberattack against global logistics company CEVA Logistics is currently affecting customers in Europe, but Americans should pay attention too. Why? Because the information reportedly exposed in the attack is exactly the kind of information scammers can use to turn an ordinary delivery scam into a highly convincing one. Names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and order details may have been compromised. Today it is European customers receiving the warning. Tomorrow, it could be someone in the U.S. waiting for a package that suddenly comes with an unexpected "delivery problem." READ FULL STORY

AI Voice Scams Are Here And Working

Scammers of all kinds are finding artificial intelligence (AI) an immensely helpful tool. In particular, they are having serious success with AI-enabled voice swindles. It only takes three seconds to clone a person’s voice and use it for a variety of scams, including a distressed “impostor” phone call to family or friends, to put these scams in motion. Knowing this, the more you can help keep out of the grips of AI voice-cloning scams with financial rip-off consequences. READ FULL STORY

Overlays For Androids For Criminal Convenience

Android Overlays are a powerful feature in the Android operating system. Theses allow apps to display content over other apps or over the system user interfaces. Ultimately this results in the user experience being more, well, user-friendly. So why is it important? This is useful in many ways, such as for displaying persistent notifications, those cheeky Android chat heads that float around the screen, or for using accessibility features. But those handy capabilities can also be misused by cybercriminals to create deceptive interfaces, tricking you. READ FULL STORY

Convincing Fake Election Messages

Think you can spot a fake election message? Cybercriminals are getting help from artificial intelligence to make scams more convincing than ever. The FBI and CISA are warning Americans about phishing emails, fraudulent text messages, AI-generated voices, and realistic videos that can be used to steal passwords, personal information, and money ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. From fake voter registration notices to bogus campaign donation requests, these schemes can fool even careful people. Learn the warning signs and the simple steps you can take to keep scammers from getting your vote, your data, or your cash. READ FULL STORY

Ways To See If Your Data Has Been Stolen

With all the data breaches, whether by intrusion or accident lately, it’s likely your information was exposed somehow to someone you didn’t intend. After all, the marketing company Exactis, exposed hundreds of traits on us in 350 million records. Yahoo let out email addresses and passwords on billions of people, and of course who can forget the massive breach of Equifax just last year. There is a lot of information that gets leaked on us and the more the bad actors have on us, the more targeted their phishing campaigns can be. Checking on whether or not your data is available in the underground can help you mitigate any fraud or identity theft. READ FULL STORY

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

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Before calling your internet provider to complain about a slow browser think about this:  It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates. Finding your browser is not only slow, but also acting strangely is a sign something isn’t quite right. If after going through the internet provider's standard toolbox for troubleshooting doesn't help, it’s time to think about malware. READ FULL STORY

Think Paying the Ransom Ends the Nightmare? Think Again

When ransomware criminals demand payment, many victims hope paying will make the problem disappear. New research suggests the opposite may be true. According to Proofpoint's 2026 AI-Era Ransomware Report, more than one-third of organizations that paid a ransom were later hit with another extortion demand. The findings reinforce what cybersecurity experts have warned for years: Paying cybercriminals offers no guarantee you'll get your data back, and it may paint an even bigger target on your back for future attacks. READ FULL STORY

Smooth-talking Hackers Charm Their Way Into Apollo Global Management

When you think about a cyberattack against a $900 billion investment company, you might picture sophisticated hackers exploiting some obscure computer vulnerability. That's not what happened at Apollo Global Management. Attackers used social engineering to gain access to the company's cloud systems, potentially exposing names, dates of birth, addresses, contact information and Social Security numbers. The incident is part of a broader campaign targeting financial companies, and it offers an important lesson for all of us: sometimes the easiest way into a well-protected computer system is simply convincing someone to open the door. READ FULL STORY