In a recent scam, cybercriminals posted a fake video of Elon Musk on YouTube, trying to trick you into handing over your money. Cybercriminals often use AI to impersonate celebrities so that they can spread misinformation or trick people into falling for their scams. This particular scam attempts to trick you into depositing your cryptocurrency […]

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. […]

Visit https://staysafeonline.org/resources/ to learn more about how you can protect yourself online.

  Watch Out for Election-Themed Scams In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming United States elections to try and steal your personal information and money. The scams vary slightly and involve fake text messages, social media posts, phone calls, and more. Cybercriminals use AI to make these phishing attempts even more […]

Attention Students! GHC has received several recent reports of work-from-home email scams targeting our students. These fraudulent offers aim to collect your personal information and passwords through a malicious website or survey tool, such as Google Forms. Do NOT respond to these messages or click on any links contained within them. Here are some important […]

The University System of Georgia has seen an increasing amount of fraudulent activity impacting student financial aid. Cyber criminals are using phishing emails and social media scams to gain access to student login credentials, which allows them to make unauthorized changes to direct deposit/banking information and steal financial aid refunds. A recent news story by […]

Online class and homework cheating services have become a concerning issue for colleges and universities because they often lead to extortion and blackmail. Plagarism Today explains why: The reason is simple: The victim of the scam has little to no recourse, since they were acting unethically themselves. These scams can run the gamut from simply […]