US Residents Targeted by Phishing Toll Fee Messages via SMS

Criminals are sending US residents rogue toll fee phishing messages via SMS in a new malicious campaign. New smishing campaign targets US residents A surge in spam messages sent to US residents has authorities concerned. Threat actors found a way to weaponize toll...

Overpayment Scams Explained: Why They Work and How to Stop Them

Imagine receiving a large order—a big win for your small business, right? But then the payment arrives, and it's for more than the agreed amount. The customer quickly reaches out, apologizing for the "mistake" and asking for a refund of the overpaid portion. You issue...

How to Spot a Fake Invoice in 5 Steps

Scammers have become highly skilled in creating invoices that look legitimate, preying on busy teams and vulnerable payment systems. Falling for one can result in significant financial losses, damage to your business's reputation, and legal issues. It's crucial to be...

No, Brad Pitt isn’t in love with you

For Anne, a French woman in her fifties, things began innocently enough in early 2023. The interior designer, who had no experience with social media, opened an Instagram account and began posting holiday snaps. While browsing the site, she saw a picture of Hollywood...

TikTok and Five Other Chinese Companies Accused of Breaching GDPR

noyb, a well-known non-profit from Europe focused on protecting digital rights under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, has filed complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi. One essential tenet of GDPR relates to the usage of data and its...