New Year’s resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.
You found a seed phrase from someone else’s cryptowallet: what could go wrong?
Scammers have invented a new trick — they post cryptowallet seed phrases in YouTube comments using newly created accounts. Here’s how it works
Message boards hit by new video-call scam
Scammers posing as buyers snatch one-time codes during online product demos.
You’ve been sent a “gift” — a Telegram Premium subscription
Cybercriminals are enticing Telegram users with free subscriptions. Is this an unexpected act of generosity or just another scam?
How to save your finances on Black Friday
Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.
How (not) to play tanks and catch a backdoor
Cybercriminals have devised a new ruse: luring gamers to a modish crypto tank-game to gain full access to their computers.
Subscribe or treat? Manage your subscriptions with ease
Many of us have dozens of online subscriptions and recurring payments. How to take control, save money, and stay on top of expenses?
How scammers attack young gamers
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.
Summer scams in Paris
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?
Turnkey phishing
A turnkey home? A turnkey website? How about turnkey phishing? Scammers now sell turnkey phishing services to other scammers. Read on to find out how it works.
When two-factor authentication is useless
Two-factor authentication protects your account from theft — until you yourself give away your one-time password.
“Hi, this is tech support”
Fake tech-support has long been a trend in fraud worldwide. We explain how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself.
How to sell your TV without losing your shirt (and banking data)
Scammers posing as buyers are targeting sellers on message boards. We explain the details of this scam, and offer tips for safe online trading.
“Buy Toncoin and invite your friends”: how scammers promise big earnings with cryptocurrency
Scammers claim you can earn plenty of Toncoin cryptocurrency by distributing referral links. What’s the catch?
Watch the (verified) birdie, or new ways to recognize fakes
How to tell a real photo or video from a fake, and trace its provenance.
Apple fair: alternative app stores coming to iOS
With the EU’s Digital Markets Act having come into effect just days ago, both alternative app stores and true third-party browsers are set to appear on iPhones. How will this affect security, and what are iOS users losing?
Pig butchering: large-scale cryptocurrency fraud
We explain what a pig butchering scam is: how it works, why it’s dangerous, and how to protect yourself from it.
Neither flowers nor gifts: how women get scammed
Another celebration… for scammers. How cybercriminals scam women ahead of March 8.
Kids and cybersecurity: what parents should be aware of in 2024
We explore the key cybersecurity trends that parents should be aware of, and provide tips on how to safeguard their children’s online activities
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