Warnings Are Out! Don’t Shop On Fake Black Friday Websites

Why wait till after Thanksgiving, when we can shop any time of year, any time of day. Black Friday deals are everywhere, but so are the scammers waiting to steal your money. Fraudulent websites surged by a staggering 89% from 2023 to 2024, with nearly 80% of shopping-related emails flagged as scams. The FBI and Google, as well as other cybersecurity experts are now issuing urgent warnings about which sites to avoid—and what to watch for before you click on that “buy” button. READ FULL STORY

Luxury Brand Breach Reminds Us to Use Unique Credentials

Ok, so we may all not be able to don the luxury jewelry from Cartier like celebrities, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore cybersecurity news involving them. That’s because those are likely still learning opportunities for us all. In fact, a recent incident involving Cartier included customer data being stolen after a data breach of their website. This is on the heels of other data breaches of brands, not particularly luxury brands, such as Victoria’s Secret and The North Face. 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

Keep Track Of Common UPS Scams

With the popularity of online shopping, we all are getting packages delivered to our doors. While perusing the UPS website for important tracking information on a package I was expecting, I noticed there is an entire web page devoted to combatting fraud with regard to the shipment of UPS packages. We're sharing them with you too, as these types of scams are happening more and more these days, and with the impending holiday shopping season nearly upon us, they will most definitely increase in volume. READ FULL STORY

Critical Malware Threat Targets Gmail and Outlook

Recently, a critical email threat targeting Gmail and Outlook users has come to light. Security researchers have identified malware campaigns distributing VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer threats, which can compromise these users. They are designed to steal PII and other information by gathering keystrokes and taking screenshots. HP Wolf Security is warning of a malware threat that hides inside images that are delivered to the inboxes of Gmail and Outlook users. READ FULL STORY

There Is Plenty Of Phishing On Online Apps--Don't Get Hooked

A recent documentary aired on subscription streaming service, Netflix, that highlighted how difficult it is to detect when someone is trying to take advantage of human nature and kindness. You may have seen it. It has been discussed on various media and it may be difficult to watch. But it is yet another example of how criminals use social engineering and trust to get what they want. One interviewee tells the story of how she met a guy that matched and swept her off her feet and swept her bank account clean. 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

Experts Warn: Malvertising on the Rise

The name is short for malicious advertising, but malvertising’s long record of infecting devices is growing fast. Last fall, Malwarebytes found month-to-month, a 42% increase in malvertising in the U.S. It’s a strong message that users need to be hyper-aware of these aggressive and hazardous online ads. Cybercriminals use malvertising to download malicious code onto a device. Once a device is infected, any number of cyberattacks can happen. READ FULL STORY

Spotlight on Retirement Scams: $3.4 Billion and Counting

Maybe this year is the year you will retire from the daily grind of working for a living. For many online scammers, those in retirement are a target ripe for the picking. The FBI reports retirees aged 60 years and older in the United States lost over $3.4 billion to scammers in 2023. This signifies an 11% increase from the year before. Here’s a closer look at common retirement scams and how to know one when you see one…before it’s too late. READ FULL STORY

October Just Got Scarier: Your Tap-to-Pay Could Be Draining You With a Ghostly Touch

A new scam is quietly tapping into your convenience and turning it against you. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a trick called “ghost tapping,” which exploits the tap-to-pay feature on cards and mobile wallets. Fraudsters use the cards near field technology to get close in crowded spots like festivals or transit hubs and use wireless devices or fake payment terminals to charge you—sometimes before you even realize what’s happening. READ FULL STORY