Cybercrime - Page 6

April 19

You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that

More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.

April 18

The one thing scammers check before targeting you online

Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.

April 17

How scammers target grieving victims through online games

Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.

April 16

Meta employee accused of accessing private images

A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.

April 16

New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting private chats

A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.

April 15

Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud

Criminals can buy stolen identities for the price of a fast-food meal and use AI to file fake benefit claims, a former inspector general told Congress.

April 13

AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns

Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.

April 12

Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans

Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.

April 8

Apple Pay text scam almost cost her $15,000

A woman almost lost $15,000 after a fake Apple Pay text led her to call a scammer posing as law enforcement. Learn the warning signs of this growing scam.

April 7

Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records

CareCloud says hackers accessed one electronic health record environment for about eight hours on March 16 as investigators review possible data exposure.