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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.

Scammers have invented a new trick — they post cryptowallet seed phrases in YouTube comments using newly created accounts. Here’s how it works

Scammers posing as buyers snatch one-time codes during online product demos.

Cybercriminals are enticing Telegram users with free subscriptions. Is this an unexpected act of generosity or just another scam?

Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.

Cybercriminals have devised a new ruse: luring gamers to a modish crypto tank-game to gain full access to their computers.

Many of us have dozens of online subscriptions and recurring payments. How to take control, save money, and stay on top of expenses?

How cybercriminals make money off victims’ love lives.

Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.

Scammers prepared carefully for this very sporty summer. First they targeted soccer fans during the Euros; now they’re setting their sights on spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympics. How can you stay safe from scams during the Games?