Catfishing appears to be the new-old approach in online phishing. While having less direct threat to the user, it may sometimes create even bigger problems, and inflict emotional damage. But how does it work? And what catfishing is, after all? Let’s find out. What is Catfishing? In brief, catfishing is the creation of a false… Continue reading What is Catfishing? Explanation & Ways to Avoid
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Halloween Shopping Scams — Ways to Detect & Avoid
2023 Halloween, similarly to other holidays and events of this year, will likely become a topic of a huge number of shopping scams. Con actors create websites that offer purchasing various thematic goods at low prices, while in fact they simply take your money and vanish. What are online shopping scams? Online shopping scams are… Continue reading Halloween Shopping Scams — Ways to Detect & Avoid
Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites
Recent events around the Wilko retail chain are sad for its customers, but may also expose folks to financial dangers. Scammers use the news about shops and stock liquidation due to financial issues as a basis for a huge amount of shopping scams. Let’s find out how they work, what are their dangers, and how… Continue reading Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites
Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins
As the new school season approaches, scammers target students and their parents. They use social engineering and offer free school kits and discounts to lure potential victims. Thus, back to school scams are gaining momentum. The Season of Back to School Scams Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scam campaign that uses PDF files. Under the guise… Continue reading Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins
Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?
The Internet has become our second home. Every time we surf the Internet, we scammed. And this time, cybercriminals did not miss their chance to deceive us using a new “.zip” domain. What’s a .zip domain? Some time ago, Google allowed new Top Level Domain (TLD) names for registration. Those are .zip, .mov, and .phd.… Continue reading Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?
Twitter Blue to X Phishing Breakout
Amid the chaos of Twitter’s transition to the new name – X, scammers have devised yet another deception scheme. They offer Twitter Blue users to transfer their subscriptions to X, but the victim gives the attackers access to their Twitter account instead of moving. Twitter Blue to X Phishing Emails As Twitter’s global rebranding is… Continue reading Twitter Blue to X Phishing Breakout
Bed Bath & Beyond Shopping Scams
In late April, 2023, American home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. This event was expected, due to the company’s poor performance over the last quarter before the bankruptcy. Though, not only short sellers decided to make profit on this: online scammers decided to fool people, appealing to… Continue reading Bed Bath & Beyond Shopping Scams
Grand Explorer Software – Remove Malware & Repair System
Grand Explorer app, or, as it is displayed in the list of installed programs, Grand Explorer 1.0.0.1 (2.4.5.0), is a classic example of adware. This program does not even try to mimic a legit utility, and simply shows you dozens of ads without your permission. It not just creates a mess in your system, but… Continue reading Grand Explorer Software – Remove Malware & Repair System
5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam
Internet fraud is becoming increasingly widespread and sophisticated. From simple phishing to romantic scammers, fraudsters are always looking for and inventing new ways to deceive unsuspecting victims. Let’s talk about the ways to understand that you’ve fallen victim to a scam, or are close to becoming one. It’s important to remember that it’s crucial to… Continue reading 5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam
Can PDFs Have Virus? Exploring the Risks of Downloading PDF Files
Among numerous other files, PDFs are considered one of the most convenient to use for read-only documents. They prevent editing the content, yet retain the ability to carry interactive content. But is it totally safe? Can a PDF have a virus? Let’s find out. Background of PDF Virus First things first, so let’s see the… Continue reading Can PDFs Have Virus? Exploring the Risks of Downloading PDF Files