There are countless variations on tech support scam pop ups ranging from different colours, sounds, and of course alarming – but…
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The growing threat from phishing
By Michael Osterman Some Background Phishing attempts are widely distributed messages, normally delivered through email, that are designed to gather sensitive information…
This Instagram Account Preys on Your Trust Issues
Questionable posts from random users—usually from those with a significant number of (bot) followers—are already becoming not uncommon within the photo-…
Don’t have a Meltdown over this Lunchbox Fallout
Who would have thought the humble lunchbox could provoke a mad dash to download some software? For anybody playing the money-spinning…
Warning: Tax Credits Refund Phish
Tax credit changes are something of a big deal in the UK at the moment, with an expected impact on finances…
Beware of Sites Claiming to House “Gifts for My Subs”…
…and by this, we mean sites like searchcheat[DOT]com. click to enlarge From free codes, points, and credits for your favorite online…
Supposed Rooting Tool Offers Survey, PUP
In spite of foreseen security risks one may encounter when using a rooted mobile device, some users still opt to have…
Business Email Scams: A Growing Threat
Targeting the head of a company has never been so profitable, according to a warning issued by the FBI in January which…
“Crucial Reference” 419 Spam
Here’s a curious missive from the spam traps. 419 mails have occasionally delved into a of hitmen and threats to get their hands…
The Multi-language Tech Support Scam is Here
The Microsoft tech support scam has been going on for years, starting with cold calls originating from India. Over time fake websites and…