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We discovered a new wave of attacks on WhatsApp users in which attackers steal victims’ accounts using fake voting pages and social engineering on social networks.

Artificial intelligence has given scammers a new set of tools for deception — from generating deepfakes, to instantly setting up phishing websites or fraudulent email campaigns. Let’s discuss the latest AI trends in phishing and scams — and how to stay safe.

This article explains what might happen if someone transfers you funds and then you withdraw the equivalent in cash from your account to give to them, or if you use your own card to pay for a purchase they make.

Brushing, quishing, and other fraud schemes that begin with the delivery by courier of a product you never ordered.

Everything you need to know about the latest Telegram scams and phishing, and how to stay safe.

Deepfake videos, fraudulent Instagram and Facebook accounts, private WhatsApp chats: how Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platforms have become a primary tool for investment scammers.

The more jobs you juggle, the higher your exposure to personal cybersecurity risks — especially if you’re a Zoomer.

Scammers are tricking people into giving up cryptocurrency through Google Forms surveys. Here is what they are doing and how to avoid falling victim to this scam.

How cybercriminals can exploit your online store — and how to stop them.

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank to all comers — with no exceptions — and to boost their credibility they’ve even rolled out a deepfake newscast generated by AI.

Why highlighted links to visited sites can be dangerous, and why a solution was over 20 years in the making.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

Cybercriminals are inventing new ways to swipe money from payment cards by using credentials phished online or over the phone. Sometimes, just holding your card to your phone is enough to leave you penniless.

Takeaways for regular crypto holders from the biggest crypto heist in history.

Everything you wanted to know about meme cryptocurrencies — such as TRUMP and DOGE — and ways to win or lose big.

We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.

We’ve discovered apps in the official Apple and Google stores that steal cryptocurrency wallet data by analyzing photos.

It feels as if spam is as old as the internet itself. The post looks at the money-making scams devised over the years, and how to avoid them today.

Attackers are pumping out fake wedding invitations containing malicious APKs to Android users. To find out how to guard against this new threat, read on.

We discuss upcoming trends and cyberthreats of 2025.

Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.