Phishing Scam Falsely Claims Google Subpoena Access to Your Email

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

Conduent Breach Now Tops 25 Million Affected People. What You Can Do to Help Yourself

Shocking newly updated reports reveal the Conduent data breach now affects 25 million Americans. This revised number is far above earlier estimates. And new information seems to be released every day now about this incident. Hackers stole names Social Security numbers health insurance and medical information tied to government and healthcare programs Learn what was compromised and what steps victims should take now to protect themselves. READ FULL STORY

The Reality Of Growing ATO Cross-Platform Attacks

Organizations are highly vulnerable to account takeover (ATO) attacks, and the reality is just last year, 83% have experienced one of them. The damage done by these security breaches is harmful enough, but when they lead to cross-platform attacks, it’s a security red alert for system admins and the organizations they protect. With increased cloud entry points, each opening provides its own unique risk for an organization’s security across multiple platforms. READ FULL STORY

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

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

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

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

Fake Online Car Dealerships Drive Off With Your Money

If you’re like me, you hope you will never have to walk into a car dealership again to purchase a car. Just thinking about the last experience is anxiety-inducing to the highest degree. I suspect I am not alone in this. So the next time you want to purchase a vehicle, perhaps an online dealership will sound right up your alley. And, that’s all well and good, but scammers are onto that too and are creating fake online car dealerships to play off of that car-buying dread. READ FULL STORY

A Cat Is a Threat to Investors? No, but ACATS Fraud Is

Not to worry! It’s not your little furry friend that you need to be concerned about in this case. But ACATS fraud transfer should perk up your ears. The Automated Customer Account Transfer Service, or ACATS, is a system used by U.S. financial institutions to securely transfer assets, such as stocks, bonds, or cash, from one brokerage account to another. To appease our desire for speediness and without a lot of bother, ACATS is meant to make moving investments just that: fast and efficient. READ FULL STORY

Love and Empty Accounts-It's Always the Season for Romance Scams

It's probably no surprise now, but romance scams are not about love. They are about patience, persuasion, and separating people from their money. The FBI Internet Crime Reported that in 2024 alone, Americans reported losing over $642 million to romance or confidence scams. Most of the victims were over the age of 40. But don’t believe for a moment that younger people are not victims too. In fact, anyone can become a victim of these ruses. 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

Money Mule Scams Are More Common Than You Would Expect

A money mule scam is when someone sends money to you and asks you to send a portion of it to someone else. They often ask you to use gift cards or wire transfers. The money they are providing you is likely stolen. Drug trafficking and human tracking are also common sources of the money, and they're lying about the reason they need you to send it. The relationship, job, prize or other reason they use is not real and they are only using you to launder money.  READ FULL STORY