Fake traffic violation text scam uses QR codes to steal payment info
Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never …
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Data broker opt-out steps widows should take in 90 days
Grief makes widows prime targets for scammers who exploit obituaries and data broker profiles. Here is how to protect your …
JetBlue lawsuit raises airline pricing questions
A proposed class action lawsuit claims JetBlue used tracking tools to monitor browsing activity and adjust flight prices without customer …
Romanian national learns fate for swatting US officials, including members of Congress, judges
Thomasz Szabo, 27, was sentenced to four years in prison for swatting calls and bomb threats targeting members of Congress …
FBI extradites Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research
A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions has been extradited from Italy to face federal charges, …
How scammers target grieving victims through online games
Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for …
Google search led to a costly scam call
Fake phone numbers in search listings are being used to impersonate companies and steal sensitive information from unsuspecting callers.
Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents
The LAPD said the breach affected “a digital storage system” belonging to the city’s Attorney's Office. The World Leaks extortion …
SSA impersonation scams are getting more personal
Over 330,000 government impersonation complaints were reported to the FTC in 2025, a 25% increase. Here's how SSA scams work …
Why that $4 charge on your statement could be fraud
Ghost tapping scams use small contactless charges to test stolen card details, the BBB warns. Learn to spot unauthorized NFC …
DarkSword leak puts millions of iPhone users at risk
A leaked hacking tool called DarkSword could expose older iPhones and iPads to attacks through malicious links and compromised websites.
Charity Commission warns Alan Turing Institute of its legal duties after complaints
Watchdog issues formal guidance to trustees at top AI research institute after staff expressed concernsThe board of the UK’s leading …
Iran-linked influence campaign pushes anti-Israel messaging disguised as US voices: report
Foreign accounts allegedly mimic American voices online, with Argyle research claiming 60% of Operation Epic Fury discourse originates outside the …
Spring clean your digital footprint: Why retirees are scam targets
Spring cleaning your home is a habit — but your digital footprint needs the same attention. Data brokers quietly build …
If someone gets into your email, they own every account you have. These 3 moves lock them out for good
Criminals don't need your passwords to drain your accounts — they just need your email. Here's how account takeover fraud …
DocuSign email scam targets healthcare workers
Cybercriminals are using fraudulent DocuSign emails to steal login credentials, urging users to verify unexpected document requests before clicking links.
Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Refusing to comply could lead to year in jail and hefty fine, while providing false information carries up to three …
ATM jackpotting attacks surge across the US
The FBI warns of rising ATM jackpotting attacks, where hackers use malware to force ATM machines to dispense cash without …
YouTube job scam text: How to spot it fast
YouTube job scams sent via text are spreading globally, Google warns. Learn the key warning signs, including unrealistic pay and …
Fake Google security page can turn your browser into a spying tool
Security researchers say a phishing scam impersonates Google to install malware that steals 2FA codes, tracks location and spies on …