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 …
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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.
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.
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 …
FBI warns Russian hackers targeting Americans on Signal; thousands of accounts compromised
The FBI warned that Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting Signal users, including U.S. officials and journalists, compromising thousands of accounts.
Hospital cyberattacks threaten patient safety
Medical data breaches expose patient records and Social Security numbers that cannot be replaced. Security expert Ricardo Amper provides essential …
Do you know the true cost of identity theft?
Identity theft linked to major data broker breaches has cost Americans more than $20 billion over the past decade, according …
How debit card fraud can happen without using the card
A fraud attempt on a never-used debit card reveals a surprising way criminals can exploit card numbers digitally without physical …
Iran
Iran-linked hackers allegedly targeted the Stryker medical company, wiping devices through Microsoft systems. Learn how this cyberattack affects you.
Iran moves hundreds of millions in crypto during nationwide internet blackout, report reveals
A new report claims Iran's IRGC moved hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency during an internet blackout, suggesting sophisticated sanctions evasion …