Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows

With email phishing, deciphering what’s real from what’s fake can be a challenge. Our inboxes are stuffed with emails fighting to get our attention and get us to take some action. But how to ferret-out what’s legitimate takes some cyber-smarts. Research shows email is the primary method of spreading 92% of all malware, and the U.S. is the target of 86% of all email phishing attacks. Whether at home or at work, email phishing is relentless, but being aware of characteristics they have in common can be a powerful tool. READ FULL STORY

Financial Services Tops 2025 Breach List as Cyberattacks Continue to Climb

Probably no surprise to anyone, cybercrime surged again in 2025, with financial services becoming the most-breached industry. Experts warn that AI-driven attacks and third-party vulnerabilities are accelerating risks for consumers. While attacks against financial services organizations are not new in the least, the speed and scale of attacks against them are accelerating dramatically. What might have changed slowly over several years in the past can now shift in just months. Learn what’s driving the trend and how to protect your financial accounts. READ FULL STORY

Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Cyber Smart Tips Everyone Can Use

The transition to living life through our devices has become very real for scores of people and businesses. By now, the coronavirus has changed our lives in ways we never expected. This transition includes doing most things from home. Unfortunately, adapting to online life also gives bad actor’s a cornucopia of targets to exploit. There are proactive steps to take when you suspect an account may be compromised, including ways to help keep it from happening to begin with. READ FULL STORY

The 10 Most Common 4-Digit PINs: Is Yours One of Them?

By now, it’s common knowledge that anything to do with your online security that’s easy-to-guess presents personal security risks. One of those risks involves using a 4-digit PIN code for your smartphone, additional devices, ATM accounts, and payment cards. Commonly used PINs make it easy for you to remember but they also make it easy for hackers to guess. Below are 10 of the most common 4-digit PIN codes cybercriminals try first, so take a look and see if yours is on the list. READ FULL STORY

Firewall vs. Antivirus: What’s the Difference?

In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Businesses of all sizes face the threat of cyberattacks, and the stakes are high. A successful attack can result in the loss of sensitive data, financial damage, and reputational damage. Fortunately, there are a variety of cybersecurity solutions available to help businesses protect themselves. By investing in these products and services, businesses can defend themselves against a wide range of threats, such as viruses, malware, and SQL injections. READ FULL STORY

Your Bank Is Calling. Or Is It?

A phone call that looks like it’s coming from your financial institution could be the opening move in a fast-moving chess game the FBI is warning about. Using spoofed numbers and convincing scripts, criminals create a sense of urgency, claiming your account is under attack. The next move includes a carefully guided attempt to extract passwords, verification codes, or even push you to move your own money straight into their hands. Knowing when to hang up could be the difference between staying secure and watching your account drained in a flash. READ FULL STORY

Keeping Your Mobile Device Apps Virus Free

It’s no secret that cybercriminals take advantage of anxiety-filled times and the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is most certainly one of those moments. The latest cybersecurity news reports that Android smartphones are being targeted with apps claiming to have up-to-date data on COVID-19. These infected apps promise the latest updates, but to unsuspecting users who download them, they also promise malware will surely be installed on your mobile device. READ FULL STORY

An Overview Of Several Types Of Phishing Scams

In this day and age, anyone who has an email address or even a telephone has heard the term “phishing.” It’s the most prevalent form of social engineering in existence. The latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations report found that phishing represented 98% of the social attacks for the reporting period. Of the 1,450 incidents it studied, 381 resulted in confirmed data disclosure and 59% of them were financially motivated. While 78% of the people studied never fell for phishing, 4% did. It’s that small percentage that counts. It only takes a single person to cause an organization to be compromised. READ FULL STORY

Should I, Could I Freeze My Credit Report?

Having your private information or identity stolen is no picnic. It takes quite a long time to make it right, so one of the best ways to help ensure that neither happens in the first place is to protect it as much as you can. In light of the recent Capital One data breach, many may be considering putting a freeze on their credit reports and that is a great idea. However, it's a good idea to be sure to know what that means before taking that action. READ FULL STORY

New and Improved Brushing Scam Warning

A package shows up on your doorstep that you never ordered. Inside, nothing remarkable, just a cheap item and a QR code that you didn’t order. Curiosity does the rest. According to a new FBI warning, that innocent-looking square could be your entry point into a scam designed to siphon off personal and financial data. This latest twist on “brushing” scams blends old tactics with modern convenience, turning a quick scan into a potentially costly mistake. READ FULL STORY

Scammers DropBox Into Your InBox

A newly uncovered phishing campaign is slipping past defenses using a clever multi-stage strategy. Cybercriminals are refining their craft. By exploiting trusted platforms, harmless file formats, and layered redirects, attackers are dodging traditional email scanners. The result? Victims land on convincing fake login pages without ever seeing a clear red flag. In today’s phishing landscape, the danger is not always obvious. Here’s how it works and how to avoid the trap. READ FULL STORY

U.S. Businesses Warned to Brace for Iran-Linked Attacks

A conflict thousands of miles away could still create very real cybersecurity problems here at home. U.S. officials are warning that Iran-aligned cyber actors may be targeting American businesses, critical infrastructure, healthcare systems, and government networks. Some threat groups are believed to already be scanning for weaknesses and, in some cases, may have quietly planted themselves inside vulnerable systems. For organizations with weak defenses, this is not the time to hope for the best. It is the time to lock things down. READ FULL STORY