A new variety of phishing emails have been targeting people across the country. This new spin on a very old extortion scam uses Google Maps Street View images to intimidate victims. The email threatens to release compromising photos and videos (which they likely do not possess) unless a substantial amount of Bitcoin is paid. Cybersecurity […]
The rise of AI has ushered in a new era of digital deception, and Etsy has become a battleground. Once a haven for handmade treasures, the platform is now inundated with computer-generated images of products that simply don’t exist. These AI-generated images are designed to dupe unsuspecting buyers into purchasing nonexistent goods. Fraudsters are mostly […]
Late last week one of our vendors released a faulty update impacting millions of Windows machines worldwide. Errors happen, this was a big one. But the company, a trusted cybersecurity firm, has responded extremely well with a high degree of transparency and a fast response to help its clients, including FIT. While the event is […]
The world of personal tech has just gotten a little more privacy-focused. In a surprising move, Apple and Google, the usual smartphone giants locked in fierce competition, have announced a joint effort to combat unwanted Bluetooth tracking. This collaboration tackles a growing concern: the misuse of Bluetooth trackers, like Apple AirTags, for uninviting tracking of […]
Security researchers have uncovered an online criminal ring named BogusBazaar. This threat actor group has spun up a web of fake online stores, targeting fashionistas hungry for luxury brands at bargain-basement prices. Think “steal of the century” turned “identity theft in a click.” Here’s what’s happening in the scamVictims are lured by deep discounts on luxury […]
The FBI has recently warned of a prolific smishing campaign (think phishing, but through text messages) that uses road toll collection as a pretext to trick victims into handing over their personal information and money. This scam, which has been ongoing since March 2024 and has already been spotted in at least three states, uses […]
We wrote about the dangers of “SIM Swapping” back in September of 2018, and now the term is making headlines again. This time with a somewhat happy ending, with the suspect facing a potential five-year prison sentence and a hefty fine for altering the SIM card data of customers. Let’s quickly review what SIM swapping is […]
Tax season is here, and while it might mean a sweet refund, it also means scammers are out in force trying to steal your hard-earned cash. Often, these scams first come in the form of phishing emails and social engineering. Here’s a list of popular scams and how to spot them this tax season: Unclaimed […]
As we gear up for a season of cheer and gift-giving, let’s be aware of the sneaky little grinches who are trying to steal your holiday spirit (and your hard-earned money) with the “gift card draining scam.” Gift card draining is a term used to describe when scammers steal money by altering barcodes or replacing […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide collaboration between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. This year the overarching theme, set forth by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), is Secure Our World. The theme promotes behavioral change across the nation with a particular focus on how individuals, […]