Tag: Cybercrime

Black Friday Scams: Ways to Detect & Avoid Shopping Frauds

On Black Friday, shoppers must be wary as scammers prepare to capitalize on the shopping frenzy.

As the main shopping event of the year approaches, Black Friday shopping scams have into view. Con actors from all over the world try to create the most convincing fraud, trying to make a fortune. Let’s see the most common Black Friday scams, and the way to avoid them. How Do Scams Work? Fraudsters use… Continue reading Black Friday Scams: Ways to Detect & Avoid Shopping Frauds

Common Cryptocurrency Scams and Frauds: How to Avoid

Fraudsters never cease to amaze with their ingenuity. Cryptocurrency scams can take many forms. They even go so far as to enter into fake relationships through dating apps.

Fraudsters do not stand still and are always looking for new ways to steal money. Unfortunately, the massive growth of cryptocurrency in recent years has created the perfect ground for it. According to Chainalysis, cryptocurrency crime in 2021 was a record year, with fraudsters stealing $14 billion worth of cryptocurrency this year alone. So if… Continue reading Common Cryptocurrency Scams and Frauds: How to Avoid

Conti Ransomware Shutdown, Site Disabled

Conti operators shut down the remnants of the public infrastructure. Two servers on the Tor network that were used to publish victims’ data and negotiate ransoms are down. The Conti News website’s admin panel and the stolen information storage were closed a month ago, and the list of non-payers has not been updated all this… Continue reading Conti Ransomware Shutdown, Site Disabled