Scams
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36With FaceApp in the spotlight, new scams emerge
ESET researchers discover fraudulent schemes piggybacking on the popularity of the face-modifying tool FaceApp, using a fake “Pro” version of the application...
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BEC fraud losses almost doubled last year
On the good news front, the FBI notes the success of its newly-established team in recovering some of the funds lost in...
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I Still Didn’t See What You Did
More advice for detecting and avoiding sextortion scams
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I didn’t see what you did, redux
Cyberblackmail/sextortion again raises its not-so-pretty little head
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DJ Marshmello concert on Fortnite: An iconic event that also attracted scammers
The first virtual concert to take place inside a video game attracted interest not only from players but also from scammers, who...
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How costly are sweetheart swindles?
And that’s on top of the heartache experienced by the tens of thousands of people who fall for romance scams each year
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When love becomes a nightmare: Online dating scams
Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out for these scams or it may happen to you
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This Netflix‑themed scam prompts FTC to issue warning
The message starts off with the kind of information that is apt to send shivers down the spines of many binge-watchers
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Holiday online shopping special tips
Some useful advice for staying safe while hunting for bargains in this holiday season
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How to protect yourself as the threat of scam apps grows
As the threat of bogus apps continues, what can we do to protect ourselves against these fraudulent practices?
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Send in the clones: Facebook cloning revisited
As another confusing message spreads, we look at Facebook privacy, cloning, and hacking
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Fake finance apps on Google Play target users from around the world
Cybercrooks use bogus apps to phish six online banks and a cryptocurrency exchange
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Fake banking apps on Google Play leak stolen credit card data
Fraudsters are using bogus apps to convince users of three Indian banks to divulge their personal data
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Phishing anniversary: Here’s a free $50/month subscription
Adidas “prize” used as bait in attempt to lure people into biting
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Android users: Beware these popularity‑faking tricks on Google Play
Tricksters have been misleading users about the functionality of apps by displaying bogus download numbers
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Losses from BEC scams rising fast and furious
In 2017, the victims of BEC fraud were stung for $676 million, almost double the loss totals reported in the previous year
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Tech support scams and the call of the void
The importance of providing the best possible after-sales service to customers
