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What your HOA may be putting online about you

September 10, 2026

What your HOA may be putting online about you

Homeowners' association meeting minutes and membership lists can expose names, addresses and emails that scammers use to craft convincing phishing scams.

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages

September 9, 2026

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping can now verify suspicious messages

Amazon's Alexa for Shopping now lets customers verify suspicious emails, texts and phone calls against the company's own communication records.

Alleged cryptoscam ringleader set for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft

September 7, 2026

Alleged cryptoscam ringleader set for plea hearing in $240M bitcoin theft

Malone Lam allegedly used a social engineering attack to steal over 4,100 Bitcoin, then blew millions on Lamborghinis, nightclubs and mansions.

Should you use a separate computer for online banking?

September 6, 2026

Should you use a separate computer for online banking?

A dedicated banking computer isolates your financial accounts from malware and phishing, but passwords, SIM swapping and outdated software remain risks.

9 warning signs of identity theft you should never ignore

September 5, 2026

9 warning signs of identity theft you should never ignore

Nine identity theft warning signs range from unfamiliar credit inquiries to SIM swap attacks that can quietly drain your bank account funds.

Former North Texas police officer given three life sentences for child pornography, solicitation of minor

September 4, 2026

Former North Texas police officer given three life sentences for child pornography, solicitation of minor

A North Texas jury convicted Daniel Joseph Bates after he claimed 300-plus explicit child images were part of a secret human trafficking investigation.

Fake patient portal scam can steal your login and infect your PC

September 4, 2026

Fake patient portal scam can steal your login and infect your PC

MyChart phishing emails mimic real patient portal alerts with fake lab results and malware tricks that target Windows users across the country.

The privacy risk of moving to a retirement community

September 3, 2026

The privacy risk of moving to a retirement community

Moving to a 55+ community can quickly expose your data to scammers and data brokers before you even unpack, putting your whole family at risk.

Cybercrime losses near $21B: 5 ways to protect your money

September 2, 2026

Cybercrime losses near $21B: 5 ways to protect your money

The FBI reports nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses for 2025, up 26%, as AI scams make fake voices and identities more convincing than ever.

Ex-Indiana deputy charged with felony for allegedly using Flock cameras to stalk girlfriend

September 1, 2026

Ex-Indiana deputy charged with felony for allegedly using Flock cameras to stalk girlfriend

Skylar Thompson allegedly ran over 2,000 Flock camera searches on his girlfriend's license plate, falsely listing them as city planning duties.