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Job Scams Cost Americans Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in 2024
Scammers are increasingly targeting netizens with fake job offers – chief among them ‘task scams’ that use gamification techniques to trick victims into depositing crypto in exchange for larger returns, the Federal Trade Commission warns.
Reported los…
It’s time to stop calling it “pig butchering”
Online romance and investment scams are painful enough without its victims being described as “pigs.”
And yet, for some years we’ve called fraud related to such frauds as “pig butchering.” INTERPOL has decided enough is enough and is calling for a cha…
EU Imposes €251 Million Penalty on Meta for 2018 Data Breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped a €251 million (roughly $263 million) fine on Meta for a data breach that occurred six years ago.
Timeline of events
Meta Platforms, the parent company of social media services including WhatsApp, I…
Amazon Business: The Benefits, the Scams, and How to Stay Safe
Amazon Business is a dedicated platform created to support entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations of all sizes. It offers features like multi-user accounts, bulk purchasing options, and exclusive discounts tailored to meet professional needs.
Sign…
How Scammers Trick You into Compromising Your Own Security—and How to Stop Them
Cybercriminals are getting more creative, using clever tricks to target small business owners and entrepreneurs. One alarming trend is the rise of new types of scams that rely on social engineering—a tactic where attackers manipulate people into unknow…
HiatusRAT Malware Scanning for Vulnerable Web Cameras and DVRs, FBI Warns
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning that HiatusRAT malware is actively scanning for and compromising vulnerable web cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs) connected to the internet.
Malicious campaign focuses on Chinese-…
Enhancement to the data usage tracking for device at an application level
A new parameter added to the Android MDM policy significantly enhances data usage tracking on devices by tracking comprehensive data usage logs. A CSV file is generated that gives a detailed data consumption for each app, including the amount of data t…
Protect Your Etsy Shop from Scammers: Tips for Sellers
Etsy is a thriving marketplace for creatives and small business owners to sell their unique products to a global audience. If you are one of them, you know that your Etsy shop connects you to customers around the world with just a click. But running a …