October marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaborative initiative led by government and industry to promote cybersecurity awareness and empower individuals and organizations to protect themselves online. While cybersecurity may seem like a familiar topic, the threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Staying vigilant and informed is more important than ever. In 2025, cybercriminals are […]
ClickFix attacks are surging—and fast. They’ve become the second most common social engineering scam, right behind phishing. But unlike phishing, which tricks victims into clicking a bad link, ClickFix tricks victims into essentially hacking themselves. Hackers don’t need to break into a system using complex code or exploit vulnerabilities. Instead, they rely on a simple […]
Back in May 2025, we shared news about a major data breach at Dior (Dior Data Breach), which exposed personal information of customers across Europe and Asia—names, email addresses, phone numbers, and even shopping history. The timing couldn’t have been worse: it happened just before Dior’s big fashion show in Rome. What’s Happened Since Then? […]
Amazon Prime Day, which lasts from July 8-11th, is a huge shopping event—but it’s also prime time for scammers. With millions of people racing to snag deals, cybercriminals ramp up their efforts using phishing emails, fake websites, and deceptive texts to steal your personal information. Back in 2023, many users reported receiving messages claiming they […]
Back in November 2018, we published a warning about the rise of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos could mimic real people. At the time, they were clunky, easy to spot, and mostly seen as a novelty. Fast forward to 2025, and the line between real and fake has nearly vanished. Deepfake technology has advanced from basic video […]
In the contemporary landscape where fashion and technology merge, even the most renowned brands face risks associated with the digital age. This month, the luxury fashion titan Dior reported a cyberattack that may have compromised sensitive customer information. A message it sent to customers read: “We are writing to inform you that, on May 7, […]
The FBI has recently issued a warning about an increase in scam websites that offer free online file conversion services. Rather than providing genuine conversions, these sites often download malware onto victims’ computers. The FBI emphasized the risk of malware leading to ransomware attacks and the installation of browser hijackers and adware from similar sites. […]
Attackers frequently target help desks to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This is achieved through social engineering tactics, where scammers impersonate legitimate users and request password resets. Scammers will fabricate scenarios that require immediate password resets. They often use urgency or authority to pressure help desk personnel into bypassing standard verification procedures. Scammers have […]
Preauthorized purchase scams involve fraudsters posing as representatives from well-known retailers like Walmart, Amazon, or Apple. They falsely claim a large unauthorized purchase has been made on the victim’s account, often creating a sense of urgency to pressure them into action. “A preauthorized purchase of an Apple MacBook Pro and Apple AirPods is being ordered […]
Have you ever clicked on the top search result only to find yourself on a website that looks a little…off? You might have encountered SEO (search engine optimization) poisoning. SEO poisoning is a sneaky tactic cybercriminals use to manipulate search engine results, effectively abusing the public’s trust of the internet. They use various techniques to […]