Watching Out for Pig Butchering Scams
Sophisticated scammers are targeting individuals across the globe through text messaging, dating apps, social media, and email. While the tactics have been around for some time, the term “pig butchering”…
Scammers are Using AI to Steal Homes
The Wall Street Journal recently reported on how scammers tried to auction off Graceland—the estate that belonged to Elvis Presley in Memphis, TN and one of the most famous pieces…
See a Fake Online Review – Report it to the FTC
If you are fed up with fake online reviews, you can now officially report them to the FTC. The Federal Trade Commission began enforcing rules that ban companies from buying…
What the Heck is Malvertising?
Search engines just aren’t what they used to be. What was once a simple tool for everything from finding the nearest coffee shop to finding niche information has become a…
How to spot a Business Email Compromise BEC scam
Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams are on the rise and can lead to significant reputational damage and financial losses for companies that are targeted. In these types of sophisticated cyber-attacks,…
Hiring Managers Beware: Deepfakes, Fraudsters and Hackers as Job Seekers
Even in the midst of so many layoffs in the tech sector, cybersecurity professionals are still in high demand. While job seekers have been targeted by scammers, companies must now…
Elder Abuse Awareness: Protecting our Seniors
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, marking a time for us to bring attention to the challenges and difficulties faced by older adults. It’s also a time to consider…
Guard Your Home’s Digital Gateway with Good Router Security
Probably the least sexy of all home electronics is your internet router. It’s usually the black box that is hooked up to your internet service provider that connects your home…
Spot the Scam: Pop Ups Posing as Windows Updates or Viruses
You’re surfing the web or researching something on your computer and a pop-up suddenly appears telling you your system is out-of-date and needs an update, or worse, the pop-up tells…