Collaborate Disseminate
Reading Time: ~4 min.We’ve seen some tricky techniques by cybercriminals when it comes to distributing malware through social media. The scam start from an already compromised Facebook account belonging to one of your friends where a message is s… Continue reading Social Media Malware is Deviant, Destructive
Reading Time: ~4 min.Nearly 50% of Americans don’t use antivirus software That’s right; something as basic as installing internet security software (which we all know we’re supposed to use) is completely ignored by about half the US. … Continue reading American Cybercrime: The Riskiest States in 2018
Reading Time: ~2 min.Smartphone apps make life easier, more productive, and more entertaining. But can you trust every app you come across? Malicious mobile apps create easy access to your devices for Android and iOS malware to wreak havoc. And there a… Continue reading Bad Apps: Protect Your Smartphone from Mobile Malware
Reading Time: ~2 min.Fake tech support scams aren’t going anywhere. In fact, recent data shows this type of social engineering attack is on the rise—with phony tech support calls, emails, and pop-ups peddling the digital equivalent of snake… Continue reading Tech Support Scams: From Bad to Worse
Reading Time: ~3 min.Text messages are now a common way for people to engage with brands and services, with many now preferring texts over email. But today’s scammers have taken a liking to text messages or smishing, too, and are now targeting vi… Continue reading ‘Smishing’: SMS and the Emerging Trend of Scamming Mobile Users via Text Messages
Reading Time: ~4 min.According to the Identity Theft Research Center, in 2017 alone, nearly 158 million social security numbers were stolen as a result of 1579 data breaches. Once a cybercriminal has access to your personal info, they can open credit c… Continue reading After the Hack: Tips for Damage Control