Sextortion scams are years-old form of phishing where scammers threaten to release intimate or compromising images or videos of the victim unless a ransom is paid. These scams often begin with an email or message claiming that the scammer has hacked the victim’s device and recorded them through their webcam. To make the threat more […]

Hurricane Scams Scammers will frequently use high-profile events, such as natural disasters, to try to trick you. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the United States, scammers have wasted no time in turning this situation to their advantage. They’ve been using AI to generate fake images that play on your emotions, to get you […]

As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. One of the latest threats to be aware of is QR code phishing. These seemingly harmless codes can lead to serious security breaches if you’re not careful. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe: What is QR Code Phishing?  QR code phishing involves scammers […]

The Microsoft Forms Fakeout In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are using a tool called Microsoft Forms to try and trick you into giving them your Microsoft 365 or Adobe login information. Microsoft Forms allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and other documents. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are using this tool to create forms that contain malicious links. […]

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