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Scam warning as UK banks targeted by thousands of fake copycat sites
Barclays, HSBC, Halifax, Lloyds, Monzo, Nationwide, NatWest, Santander and Starling were all targeted in scams.
QR code attacks probably aren’t coming for your scan-to-order menus
The fanfare around these attacks, however, mostly outweighs the threat of using QR codes in your daily life.
How to protect yourself from scams this Christmas
With Christmas shopping in full swing, criminals will ramp up their efforts to cash in on shoppers looking for deals – here's what to look out for.
How social engineering takes advantage of your kindness
Social engineering psychologically manipulates a target into doing what the attacker wants, or giving up information that they shouldn’t.
Global ransomware attacks at an all-time high and the US is the primary target
Global ransomware attacks are on the rise, according to a report issued by Malwarebytes. The report shows a massive surge from July 2022 to June 2023, with the United States bearing the brunt of these attacks. The organization noted that of the 1,900 reported ransomware attacks collected, over 43 percent originate in the U.S, an increase of 75 percent from last year’s findings.
Hitting the Books: How hackers turned cybercrime into a commercial service
In "Fancy Bear Goes Phishing", Yale Law professor Dr. Scott J Shapiro traces the internet's illicit history through five of the biggest attacks on digital infrastructure ever recorded.
FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022
An FBI report reveals that Americans lost over $10 billion to internet scammers last year, including crypto fraud schemes.
Security experts sound alarm over 'free' Hogwarts Legacy downloads
Best to wait for the game to go on sale instead of risking your computer's integrity on 'cracked' free versions. Here's what the experts say.
Reddit was hacked in a phishing attack targeting its employees
The website says investigators have found no evidence that users' passwords have been compromised.
The Guardian says ransomware attack compromised staff's personal data
The Guardian has confirmed that it was the victim of ransomware, and that the attackers accessed staff personal data.
FTC says ed tech company Chegg exposed data belonging to 40 million users
The FTC has taken action against education provider Chegg for allegedly 'careless' data security that exposed data for over 40 million users.
2K confirms its support desk was hacked to send malware to gamers
Video game publisher 2K is warning the public not to open any emails from its support account after confirming it had been hacked.
A Webb Telescope image is being used to push malware
Bad actors hid malicious code in Webb's First Deep Field for a malware campaign.
Signal says third-party data breach exposed 1,900 phone numbers
Signal has warned that a Twilio breach exposed 1,900 user phone numbers, and at least a few of those accounts came under attack.
Senate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
A Senate committee chair has asked the CEOs of Apple and Google to explain what they do to fight crypto app fraud.
Fraudsters targeting students as impersonating scams cost victims £1,457
Impersonating scams, where someone claims to be from a trusted organisation like a bank, costs the victim £1,457 on average.
That smells phishy! Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing scams are trying to do
Phishing scams are on the rise. Here's how to identify them — and protect your personal information from cybercriminals.
OpenSea users' email addresses leaked in data breach
If you’ve shared your email address with the NFT marketplace, you should assume to be impacted.
Energy scams you need to be aware of as cost of living crisis bites
The collapse of several small energy firms has left many people confused around outstanding bills, with scammers taking advantage of this to trick unsuspecting victims.
Energy scams jump 10% as fraudsters exploit cost of living crisis
Phishing emails were one of the most common scams.
Microsoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
Microsoft Defender is now available to help bolster security for your individual computers and phones.
Google Chrome more vulnerable to phishing attacks than Firefox
Google’s Chrome web browser is only preventing users from visiting around a quarter of suspicious sites that are likely part of phishing scams.
Here's how to spot a scam online
Email phishing scams are more common than most people realize. Here's how to protect yourself.
Are phishing scams illegal? It's complicated.
Phishing scams can steal your private information online, but are they illegal? Here's what you need to know.
How safe is it to store your credit card information online?
Entering sensitive financial information on a computer can potentially expose your data to internet creeps looking to spend your money.
Your phone can get hacked just like your computer — here are 4 warning signs
Mobile malware can target your private information, including your phone number or email address, banking credentials, and contact lists.