Introduction Natural disasters bring devastation to communities, prompting an outpouring of generosity from individuals looking to help victims rebuild their lives. Unfortunately, scammers exploit these moments of crisis by setting up fake charities and fraudulent fundraising campaigns. In recent months, wildfires in Los Angeles, California, and a hurricane in Asheville,
Government impersonation scams have become a pervasive threat, targeting individuals through phone calls, emails, and even text messages. Scammers pose as legitimate government officials, using fear tactics to trick victims into providing sensitive information or making payments. This article explores some of the most common government impersonation scams, including Social
Introduction Phishing attacks have long been one of the most prevalent cyber threats, tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information or installing malicious software. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), phishing campaigns have evolved dramatically. AI-enhanced phishing emails are now hyper-personalized, highly convincing, and more difficult to detect than
Introduction As the job market becomes increasingly digital, employment scams have been on the rise. Cybercriminals exploit job seekers by posting phony job ads on reputable platforms, sending fake recruitment emails, and even conducting fraudulent interviews to extract personal information or money. These scams often involve too-good-to-be-true offers, requests for
Introduction Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals, and one of the latest schemes involves fake toll road text messages. These scams impersonate legitimate toll road operators, such as E-ZPass, SunPass, and FasTrak, and claim that recipients have unpaid tolls. Victims are then directed to fraudulent websites
Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the digital landscape, bringing both innovation and new security risks. One of the latest and most alarming developments is the use of AI-generated news videos for blackmail. In these scams, cybercriminals create fabricated news reports that falsely accuse individuals of
Introduction In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, from healthcare to finance. However, as with any powerful technology, AI has also been weaponized by cybercriminals. One of the most alarming developments in cybercrime today is the rise of AI-powered deepfake scams. These sophisticated fraud techniques leverage
The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and celebration. Unfortunately, it's also a prime time for scammers. As people shop for gifts, book travel, and donate to charities, scammers are lurking, ready to take advantage of the flurry of activity and exploit vulnerabilities. While scam activity
In a recent and alarming cyberattack, a major AI-powered call center in the Middle East has suffered a significant data breach, exposing more than 10 million private conversations between customers and service operators. The breach, which primarily impacted a cloud call center service provider in Saudi Arabia, was discovered by
As the holiday season approaches, excitement for celebrations, shopping, travel, and gift-giving fills the air. Unfortunately, scammers see this time of year as a golden opportunity to exploit the increased online activity, emotional engagement, and financial transactions. Holiday scams often begin much earlier than the actual holiday, catching people off-guard
Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, adapting to seasonal events, global trends, and emerging technologies. While some scams peak during certain times of the year, others persist year-round, targeting unsuspecting individuals regardless of the calendar. These scams are designed to exploit common behaviors and vulnerabilities, making it essential to stay
As the holiday season approaches and the year draws to a close, there is a noticeable increase in certain types of scams. Scammers take advantage of the flurry of activity around holiday shopping, travel plans, charitable donations, and year-end financial tasks to exploit unsuspecting victims. To help you navigate these