WhatsApp Screen-Mirroring Scam Draining Bank Accounts

A new and dangerously convincing scam is spreading fast on WhatsApp, and it’s catching everyday users and tech pros alike off guard. At the center of it all is something millions of people use daily — a legitimate feature that makes life easier but, in the wrong hands, turns into a direct pipeline for cybercriminals to steal your money. Victims say it all starts with a simple message or call, and before they know it, their bank accounts are drained. READ FULL STORY

These Companies May Try to Phish You

Every year, one of the cybersecurity companies in the world releases a report of the most impersonated firms used in phishing attacks. Unsurprisingly and typically, many of those companies are technology firms. Recently, Check Point released their report on this topic and it’s unlikely anyone will be surprised to see the results. Just taking a moment to consider whether the message is legitimate or not, may save you from a lot of stress. READ FULL STORY

Air Travelers Targeted in Luggage Tag Scam

As you’re preparing for trips, no matter what time of year or from where, travel-related scams are always on the move. Specifically if you plan to travel via an airport, keep in mind a resurfaced airport scam that is catching travelers off guard. While it isn’t a new one, it’s been seen making the rounds again on social media. In this one, scammers are stealing or photographing luggage tags to file false lost baggage claims and collect compensation from airlines or to file travel insurance claims.  READ FULL STORY

Microsoft & Google Accounts in the Crosshairs

An uncovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation called VoidProxy is making waves in the cybersecurity world, and not in a good way. Researchers report that this scheme is designed to steal login credentials, multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes, and even session cookies from services like Microsoft and Google. If it’s successful, VoidProxy can slip past many of the protections we all think are keeping us safe. So, what can you do? READ FULL STORY

Quick Social Engineering Refresher

Let's dive into the world of social engineering and its impact on our lives, shall we? Brace yourself for a friendly reminder about this sneaky psychological manipulation technique that can really mess with your day. Picture this: someone cleverly exploits your mind to get you to do their bidding or spill sensitive information. It could never happen to you, right? Well, think again. Sometimes they sneak up on you and don't even know what's going on until it's too late. READ FULL STORY

Texting MFA Codes Isn’t Your Most Secure Option. Here Are Some Alternatives

For the longest time, verifying our identity logging into an account involved getting texted an MFA (multi-factor authentication) code. At the time, it was usually considered safe to do. Well, not so much anymore. In fact, cybersecurity pros agree, although better than nothing, this option has almost as many security holes as a piece of Swiss cheese. Today there are more secure identity verification options to consider and should be used when you have the option to do so. READ FULL STORY

March 31 Reminds Us That One Small Action Could Save Your Digital Life

It’s tucked between the big holidays and easy to overlook, but March 31 brings a reminder your future self will thank you for. World Backup Day isn’t about balloons or barbecues. It’s about protecting everything on your devices before something goes wrong. From cyberattacks to simple accidents, data loss happens more often than you might think. The good news is backing up your files is easier than ever, and taking a few minutes now could save years of photos, documents, and memories later. READ FULL STORY

Is It Time to Freeze Your Credit? What to Know

With an abundance of scams and data breaches exposing our sensitive information, it doesn’t take much for a criminal to cobble together an identity profile and ruin a victim’s finances. That’s why more people every day are placing a credit freeze on their financial accounts. The question now is, should you? According to a study, identity fraud cost Americans $43 billion last year. An empty bank account, unexpected credit card purchases, and bills for accounts you never opened are signs something is wrong, so don’t wait to act. READ FULL STORY

Report Finds Increase in DDoS Attacks Against Financial Institutions

A recent report by Akamai Technologies highlights a significant surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting the financial services sector. In 2023, financial institutions accounted for 34% of all DDoS attacks, surpassing the gaming industry as the most targeted sector. This uptick represents a 154% increase in attacks against the financial services industry between 2022 and 2023. It's a reminder to all of us to stay on top of cybersecurity threats. READ FULL STORY

Cybersecurity Threats That Rocked 2025

Think cyber threats fade with the old calendar? Think again. In 2025, attackers doubled down on familiar tricks and sharpened them into something far more dangerous. Infostealer malware exposed billions of stolen credentials, phishing emails looked more convincing than ever, and poisoned search results pushed malware to the top of Google. Meanwhile, smishing texts, fake crash alerts, and mobile exploits targeted everyday users. The lesson from 2025 is clear: the scams may evolve, but the targets remain the same. Staying safe now requires constant vigilance, updated devices, and a healthy skepticism of anything that demands a quick click READ FULL STORY

Beware of Push Bombing —The MFA Scam Designed to Wear You Down

Cybercriminals are getting smarter about bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and one of their favorite tricks is something called push bombing. It’s a simple tactic, but extremely effective when victims are caught off guard or overwhelmed. It's designed to wear us down. And most of us have probably been overwhelmed by notifications at some point, which is why this type of attack has proven successful time and again for attackers. READ FULL STORY

Your Secure Wi-Fi Might Actually Be a Snitch

If you assume a password-protected Wi-Fi network keeps your internet activity private, you shouldn’t. Security researchers have revealed a new Wi-Fi attack called AirSnitch that could allow hackers on the same network to secretly intercept your internet traffic. The technique doesn’t break Wi-Fi encryption like previous similar attacks. Instead, it tricks the network into sending your data through the attacker’s device, potentially exposing logins, browsing activity, and more on shared networks like airports, hotels, and cafés. READ FULL STORY