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

Can Using The Same Password Lead To A Stolen Car?

In an age where cybercrime is increasingly sophisticated, it’s no surprise that criminals are using open-source tools to automate the process of cracking online accounts. This is especially true when it comes to mass password cracking or credential stuffing. This dangerous trend has allowed cybercriminals to make a lot of money with very little time or effort. This time, they're going after something you may not expect from cybercriminals...your vehicle! READ FULL STORY

Holiday Shopping May Be Over but the Scams Aren’t

Think the shopping season ends on December 25? Not even close. Retailers launch a whole new wave of promotions: after-holiday blowouts, New Year deals, clearance events, and anything else they can dream up to keep shoppers clicking. But while stores ramp up the marketing, cybercriminals ramp up their tricks — especially domain-jacking and typosquatting. And during this busy online shopping stretch, more people than ever are falling for them. READ FULL STORY

Got a Shiny New Connected Gadget? Do These Safety Steps First

If you unwrapped a brand-new internet-connected device this holiday season, you’re not alone. Smart gadgets, tablets, gaming systems, and home devices are hotter than ever—but before you dive in and start exploring, there are a few must-do safety steps to keep cybercrooks out of your digital space. Even if you’ve already set it up, it’s worth double-checking that you didn’t miss anything. Once you’ve checked all these boxes, enjoy your new tech with confidence—knowing you’ve taken the right steps to keep your digital world safe. READ FULL STORY

Agencies Warn Not To Click This Holiday Season

Just before the holiday shopping season got completely underway, a joint “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s office, the FBI, and the Idaho State Police. The reason for this star-studded warning? To alert the public about the importance of exercising skepticism and caution when faced with unsolicited online, email, pop-up, or text communications from unknown sources. In other words, it’s a holly jolly phishing season! READ FULL STORY

FBI Issues Alert About Rise in Financial Fraud

You may not know that there’s a day dedicated to elder abuse awareness, but there is. While we think it’s wise to be aware of elder abuse every day, the FBI recently called attention to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by issuing an alert about an uptick in financial crimes against older people. Unfortunately, these scams not only harm people of all ages financially, but leave a lasting emotional damage. Scammers may pretend to be romantic interests, friends or loved ones, technical support professionals, government agents, or financial advisors offering assistance. There is no end to who they may pretend to be and their targets are often elders. READ FULL STORY

Shopping Season Cybersecurity Tips

It’s back….again! It seems like we just went through this period and it’s already time for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping again! Even for those who don’t participate in the holiday shopping season madness can find some great deals this time of year. Unfortunately, all the deals also mean the cyber thieves are lurking around trying to profit from everyone else’s holiday cheer. However, there are some things you can do to lower the risk that your payment card information is stolen. READ FULL STORY

Passkeys Make Passwords a Thing of the Past

Tired of creating and remembering passwords? Aren't we all? Well, now there’s an easier option to do away with all those pesky passwords. They’re called “passkeys”, and the best part is, they’re easier to use and more secure (you can now jump for joy). Passkeys are a type of authentication technology doing away with the risks of traditional logins. Unfortunately, not all websites use them yet, but more are appearing every day. While it's a hip hip hooray for us, finding ways around them is also a big challenge for hackers. READ FULL STORY

Invisible Ink, Visible Risk: Researchers Reveal Hidden Fake Warnings in Gmail Summaries

Think Gmail’s new AI summarizer is a handy time-saver? Sure, being able to summarize your emails might sound like a great idea, but it also might be a scammer’s dream. Mozilla’s 0din research team discovered a nasty trick targeting Google’s recent upgrade. Tools that can be very handy, can also become another weapon against us. In this one, attackers can hide secret instructions to perform malicious activity inside an email—stuff you’ll never see, but Gmail’s AI will. READ FULL STORY

Online Scams The New Top Cybercrime With 73% Of All Attacks

Move over former top cybercrimes, there’s a new winner according to Group-IB experts who specialize in high-tech cybercrimes. Group-IB recently announced that online scams are now the number one type of cybercrime in the world today, with some referring to this as a “scamdemic.” Researchers found that in total, fraud now makes up 73% of all online attacks. There’s a definite need for users to be aware of these scams, how they can work and how prevalent they are. READ FULL STORY

You've Got Malware, We've Got Help

The world of mobile viruses can be a bit confusing, right? Don't worry, we’ve got you. While your phone can fall victim to malware, it's highly unlikely that it’s going to result in an unrecoverable situation. What you may encounter are things like adware, bloatware, or those pesky pop-ups that drive you nuts. There is no shortage of those these days. These all can hitch a ride from third-party websites, apps, or even those suspicious email and text messages you receive all the time. But here we are to help! READ FULL STORY

Security Practices To Keep Financial Fraud At Bay

In 2023, the IC3 reported some shocking numbers. It received over 880,000 complaints from consumers regarding fraud. Total losses exceeded $12.5 billion. That’s not trivial bits of change and in fact, this just further shows how much businesses and their financial institutions are at risk of considerable losses still today. Fortunately, there are some simple processes that can be implemented to help stay on top of the risks. Financial institutions are sharing advice with businesses and each other on how to mitigate such attacks. READ FULL STORY