Phishing
'Home Improvement Reward' Scam
The 'Home Improvement Reward' Scam is a browser-based con, which tries to trick users into thinking that they are eligible to claim a $90 promo reward from Lowe's. You can rest assured that the major chain has nothing... Read more
'Romanian Post' Email Scam
A fraudulent email campaign targeted Romanian users with emails posing as from the 'Romanian Post' that asked recipients to open an attachment for further details about an attached invoice. The attached invoice had... Read more
'This is Not a Formal Email' Scam
This scam has been targeting, mostly US-based individuals for a little while now. In this article, I'll break down how the scam works and what you can do to avoid being a victim of this sextortion scam. The email... Read more
'Debt Settlement' Email Scam
You receive an email from a debt settlement company offering to help you out of your financial woes. They say they can set up a monthly payment plan to put towards your credit card debt, student loans, or medical... Read more
Microsoft, DHL, and LinkedIn Among the Top Brands Exploited in 2020 Phishing Attacks
In early January 2021 security experts with Check Point published their findings on phishing attacks and campaigns in the last quarter of the past year, revealing both some interesting new trends and some unchanged... Read more
Ignore 'Is it you in the video?' Messages Sent via Facebook's Messenger
Just because we have turned over a new leaf on the calendar and have finally left a tumultuous 2020 behind us, does not mean that we are safe in the digital world or that cyber criminals will magically disappear. On... Read more
System Administrator Quota Update' Email Scam
A new phishing email is making the rounds that claims that your email storage quota has been filled, and in order to increase it, you must enter your login credentials on the provided link. Don't be fooled. This is a... Read more
'MailEx' Scam
Scammers have developed a new scam that poses as an online shopping survey. But it’s not what it first appears to be. It's designed to trick you into providing your payment details and bank account information, and... Read more
'Doge Giveaway' Scam
DOGE, or Dogecoin, is a type of cryptocurrency, which has been around for several years. Initially, it was created as a joke, but it recently gained a lot of attention from various online communities, especially after... Read more
'I made this for you' Instagram Scam
Social media networks are frequently used by cybercriminals and online con artists to propagate scams or potentially harmful software and websites. The scam in question today appears to target Instagram users... Read more
UK Banks List COVID Vaccine Scams as One of the Greatest Threats Today
Cyber attacks and phishing, scams and frauds in particular have exploded in volume since the start of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Malicious actors have come up with countless ways to steal information and trick... Read more
70% of Public Sector Employees Disclose Passwords When Interacting with Phishing Emails
A large-scale phishing simulation conducted as a test and security experiment was recently completed and the results are not very encouraging. The participants were public sector employees from across the globe and... Read more
'Secure Your Email' Scam
Cybercriminals often pose as legitimate companies and service providers whenever they are trying to lure victims into a phishing scam. This is the exact strategy used by the criminals behind the new 'Secure Your... Read more
'Shipping Survey Reward' Scam
There are an almost infinite amount of ways to scam people online, but one that's particularly nefarious is the 'Shipping Survey Reward' Scam. It goes like this: You're surfing the internet and stumble across a... Read more
'Coinbase' Email Scam
The cryptocurrency market has once again attracted the attention of the media and the public, and more and more people are opting to invest in Bitcoin, DOGE, Ripple, and other popular cryptocurrencies. American users... Read more
Why Are Vishing Attacks on the Rise During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has made a formal statement, warning the public against the increase in vishing attacks. The warning was issued in mid-January 2021. You may be already familiar with... Read more
A New Phishing Campaign Targets PayPal Users via SMS
Phishing attacks show no signs of slowing down in the new year. A new campaign has been making the rounds, this time targeting PayPal users. The scammers are sending fake SMS messages in their attempt to phish out... Read more
Black Friday Is Right Around the Corner, and So Are These Scams
One of the biggest online shopping events is just a couple of days away. With Black Friday just around the corner, cyber criminals are gearing up for a busy weekend as well, with a multitude of scams ready to be... Read more
