Cybercrime - Page 28

July 6

Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees

Social Security phishing scams use urgency and impersonation to steal personal data. Learn how to spot fake SSA emails and implement 10 protective measures.

July 5

120,000 fake sites fuel Amazon Prime Day scams

Amazon Prime Day shoppers face threats from 120,000-plus scam websites as cybercriminals prepare phishing traps and malware ahead of the July sales event.

July 4

Is your phone hacked? How to tell and what to do

Signs your phone might be hacked include strange behavior, unauthorized texts, battery drain and pop-ups, while protection involves updating software and avoiding public Wi-Fi.

July 3

North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes massive IT infiltration scheme

US Department of Justice uncovers North Korean IT workers using false identities to infiltrate American companies, including defense contractors, prompting DPRK criticism.

July 2

How to detect fake Amazon emails and avoid impersonation scams

Protect yourself from Amazon phishing scams by spotting red flags like suspicious sender addresses and spelling errors while using Amazon's Message Center to verify communications.

July 1

Iran-linked hackers threaten to release new trove of emails stolen from Trump's inner circle after strikes

The FBI and CISA have responded to Iranian hackers threatening to release stolen Trump administration emails, warning that cyber actors may continue activity despite negotiations.

July 1

SparkKitty mobile malware targets Android and iPhone

A new threat targets both Android and iPhone users: SparkKitty, a powerful mobile malware strain that scans private photos to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases and other sensitive data.

June 30

9 online privacy risks you probably don’t know about

Privacy risks are hiding in plain sight, as your personal data is likely being collected, tracked, and sold without your knowledge.

June 29

How I was tricked and locked out of Facebook after being hacked

A woman's Facebook account takeover reveals dangerous social engineering tactics and provides lessons on recovery, avoiding scams and enacting stronger security measures.

June 28

5.4 million patient records exposed in healthcare data breach

Major healthcare data analytics firm Episource had a cybersecurity incident exposing 5 million patients' medical records and personal information in recent breach.