Your Security 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
Scams & Phishing I Didn't Try To Sign Into That Account. So Who Did? March 18, 2026 We’ve all gotten them. A text with a random code we are supposed to enter somewhere to log in to something. And it’s likely you’ve received one or two that just showed up and you don’t know why. Firstly, and importantly, don't ignore them! When you receive an unsolicited verification code, it's like a huge warning sign screaming, "Someone's trying to get into your account!" But don’t panic. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to help you navigate those random texts with verification codes. READ FULL STORY
Your Security Scammers Steal Chips and Cash From Destroyed Debit Cards Debit card use has always come with a certain amount of risk. However, a troubling new twist in debit-card fraud is turning the chip we’ve all come to trust for security into a weapon. In this latest attack, scammers call victims pretending to be a representative from a financial institution and claim there’s a problem with the debit card. But, fortunately, there’s a “fix” that that the scammers will very helpfully assist you in completing. READ FULL STORY
Mobile Security Text Scam Frenzy Explodes Over 300 Percent as Scammers Target Financial Institutions A recent cyber threat snapshot reveals phishing texts posing as various financial institutions have spiked over 340 %, dominating these types of scams in late 2025. These fraudulent messages use fake alerts and deceptive links to steal credentials. Experts warn that as phishing evolves, attackers are playing psychological tricks, not using sophisticated technologies. Learn how scammers are tricking mobile users and simple steps you can take to stay safe in the cyber wild. READ FULL STORY
Your Security ClickFix Attacks Help You Hack Your Own PC PC users beware—ClickFix attacks are here. Global cybersecurity company ESET’s did some research on the topic. Its research finds ClickFix incidents are now a close second to phishing—and that’s saying something. They also found these two-faced attacks multiplied a crushing 500%+ during that same year. And they are pretty crafty in their trickery too. It’s been an invaluable hacking tool for decades since phishing tactics keep reinventing themself as technology marches on. These start with phishing, of course, and these attacks are getting more sophisticated by the day, and with help from AI. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Watch Out For Scammers Pretending To Be FDIC Or OIG Officials March 14, 2026 Scammers are increasingly pretending to be officials from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or the FDIC Office of Inspector General (OIG). Reaching you by phone, email, text, or even via social media and demanding money or personal information. According to an alert from the FDIC OIG, these impersonation scams often use official-sounding names, real official-looking seals or logos, and urgent or threatening language to seem legitimate. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing Invoice Phishing’s Hidden Agenda There’s a not-so-new cybercrime hitting inboxes everywhere and it’s using phishing invoices to install a variety of malware, including an info-stealer. While some of us regularly get invoices in our inbox for this or that, we should all be aware of this invoice-themed phishing attack that’s likely to show up to collect payment in your email soon. This invoice phishing attack, like most others, takes advantage of something we cannot avoid: Being human. READ FULL STORY
Mobile Security WhatsApp Scammers Take Advantage Of Your Loved Ones If you receive a WhatsApp message from a loved one asking for financial help, it’s a very good idea to become a bit of a private investigator before turning over any funds. The popular chatting/phoning/video calling app has been taking a beating lately and once again it’s the tool cybercriminals are using to get to your money. And they are pulling out the best of their social engineering and manipulation tactics to do it. This time, it’s by masquerading as loved ones on WhatsApp. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing 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
Identity Theft Massive 700Credit Data Breach Leaves Information of Millions at Risk In a stark reminder that even companies you’ve never heard of can affect your daily life, credit check firm 700Credit has confirmed a major data breach that exposed sensitive personal information for more than 5.8 million individuals across the United States. And it wasn’t even due to their own mistakes, but occurred through a third party with which they do business and exchange information. The unauthorized access actually occurred between May and October 2025. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing What Is A Brushing Scam? We haven’t talked about brushing scams much of late. However, there is one happening now that is significant enough that the FBI’s IC3 unit issued a warning about it. It involves mystery packages being delivered to your home with no information about where they came from and though many are harmless, some make that bargain you thought you were getting vastly more expensive. And to make it easier for you to fall for the scam, a convenient QR code is inside so you can solve the mystery easily and deliver your money to the scammers too. READ FULL STORY
Security Education Videos How To Report Fraud To The FTC When you report a scam, you contribute to a larger effort to prevent fraud from affecting more people. Scammers often target multiple victims, and your report can help authorities identify patterns and warn others about emerging scams (FTC). Even if you didn’t lose money, your experience can alert the public and prevent someone else from falling victim. The FTC uses reports to build cases against scammers and works with other law enforcement agencies to shut down fraudulent operations. Your report is added to the Consumer Sentinel database, which is accessible to thousands of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners who rely on this information to investigate and prosecute criminals. READ FULL STORY
Scams & Phishing 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
Scams & Phishing Fake Windows Crash Screen Tricks People Into Installing Malware Every Windows computer user has seen, has heard horror stories about, or knows firsthand the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). It’s that scary blue screen your Windows PC shows when something really goes wrong and your computer just stops working. Normally, when a real BSOD appears, all you can do is restart, cross your fingers, and hope everything is okay. But cybercrooks have found a sneaky way to abuse that familiar fear. In a recently uncovered campaign. READ FULL STORY
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