Cybercrime - Page 4

March 30

Tech giants unite to fight online scams

Google, Amazon, Meta and other major companies joined a new anti-scam agreement as AI-driven fraud grows more convincing and harder to detect.

March 28

Why that $4 charge on your statement could be fraud

Ghost tapping scams use small contactless charges to test stolen card details, the BBB warns. Learn to spot unauthorized NFC charges before fraud spreads.

March 27

DarkSword leak puts millions of iPhone users at risk

A leaked hacking tool called DarkSword could expose older iPhones and iPads to attacks through malicious links and compromised websites.

March 25

Iran-linked influence campaign pushes anti-Israel messaging disguised as US voices: report

Foreign accounts allegedly mimic American voices online, with Argyle research claiming 60% of Operation Epic Fury discourse originates outside the U.S.

March 25

Spring clean your digital footprint: Why retirees are scam targets

Spring cleaning your home is a habit — but your digital footprint needs the same attention. Data brokers quietly build profiles from public records.

March 24

If someone gets into your email, they own every account you have. These 3 moves lock them out for good

Criminals don't need your passwords to drain your accounts — they just need your email. Here's how account takeover fraud works and how to stop it.

March 24

DocuSign email scam targets healthcare workers

Cybercriminals are using fraudulent DocuSign emails to steal login credentials, urging users to verify unexpected document requests before clicking links.

March 24

Scammers using AI meet their match as OpenAI, tech industry fight back

OpenAI joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance and launches Scam.org, an AI-powered platform supporting scam victims in over 50 languages worldwide.

March 23

ATM jackpotting attacks surge across the US

The FBI warns of rising ATM jackpotting attacks, where hackers use malware to force ATM machines to dispense cash without authorization.

March 22

YouTube job scam text: How to spot it fast

YouTube job scams sent via text are spreading globally, Google warns. Learn the key warning signs, including unrealistic pay and requests to move chats to Telegram or WhatsApp.