Tag: Phishing
Top 3 Tech Threats to 2024 Elections: Stay Informed and Protected
As the upcoming elections approach, it is crucial for individuals to conduct thorough research on the candidates they plan to vote for. In recent years, technology and social media have played a significant role...
Cybercriminals Exploiting CrowdStrike-Linked Global Computer Outage
The recent global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update has opened up an opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of the chaos. With Windows computers worldwide affected by this disruption, cyber...
Preventing Identity Theft: A Challenge for the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is facing a significant challenge with identity theft cases, causing a backlog of 500,000 unresolved fraud cases. Taxpayers are left waiting for refunds and credits that they are rightfully...
Beware of Fake Software Fixes: Protect Yourself from Money-Stealing Malware
Malware is a type of harmful software that can steal money and personal information from your devices. Cybercriminals are using fake updates in internet browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft to trick users into...
The Rise of A.I. Generated Content: From ‘Spam’ to ‘Slop’
The rise of A.I. generated content has given birth to a new term - 'slop'. This term refers to the questionable quality of content produced by artificial intelligence across various platforms such as social...
FCC Names First-Ever AI Scammer: Threat Alert and Prevention Tips
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has identified the first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) robocall scammer, known as the Royal Tiger cyber gang. This group uses sophisticated techniques like AI voice cloning to impersonate government agencies...
China’s vast cyber trafficking network dupes Americans using fake shopsTitle: Beware of China’s Cyber...
A vast cyber trafficking network originating in China has been reported to have scammed over 800,000 individuals in the U.S. and Europe. The network operates through more than 22,500 fake online shops that offer...
Beware: Windsor Parking Enforcement Warns of Text Message Parking Ticket Scam
The City of Windsor is cautioning residents about a scam involving text messages claiming to be from the parking enforcement department, demanding payment for overdue parking tickets.Bill Kralovensky, the parking services co-ordinator, revealed that...
Zambia cybercrime: Chinese nationals jailed for online scams
Zambia Cybercrime: Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Online ScamsIn a recent development in Zambia, 22 Chinese citizens and a Cameroonian man have been handed lengthy jail terms for their involvement in cyber-related crimes. The sentencing...