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 […]
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to bring some old topics to the front of your mind and introduce a new scam to watch out for. We have already warned you of some sneaky scams to watch out for around the holiday season, like Juice Jacking in airports while traveling and Gift Card Draining or E-Skimming on e-commerce […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and help provide the resources we all need to be safer and more secure online. While the message about cybersecurity may seem repetitive, it’s crucial to remain alert and give it priority in our […]
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 scam Victims are lured by deep discounts on […]
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 […]