Phishing
Apple Still Among the Most Commonly Mimicked Brand Names in Phishing Scams
Everyone has got this type of email at least once. You know the one. The one that makes you curious to click with just its title and then the body text tells you that you have won a brand-new, latest-generation iPhone... Read more
'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam
Intrusive and scary-sounding pop-ups are the main tool in the arsenal of online scammers. They abuse these fraudulent messages to leave potential victims under the impression that their device has been compromised by... Read more
'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
'OCEANIC PROJECTS' Email Virus
Recently, we have seen a new email campaign distributing fake email attachments that deliver the Agent Tesla Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The emails are designed to look like they come from 'Oceanic Projects' a... Read more
'Jagmocutiong.com' Pop-Up Scam
The 'Jagmocutiong.com' Pop-Up Scam is a dangerous online scheme, which relies on fear-mongering messages and strategies to trick users into downloading shady apps. It appears that most screenshots from... 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
'Amazon 30th Anniversary Celebration' Scam
The 'Amazon 30th Anniversary Celebration' Scam is a fraudulent scheme, which surfaced for the first time near the end of March 2021. The scam appears to target primarily Indian users, but it is possible that it may... Read more
'Verizon Reward' Scam
Online scammers frequently host websites that impersonate legitimate companies and individuals in order to trick their victims into sending money or personal data. One of these scams takes advantage of the popularity... 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
