One of the most common variety of scams at the start of 2023 are bank transfer scams, and they come in different flavors – like the Zelle transfer scam, or the identity theft scam. Here’s some information on how they work and how to prevent you or your loved ones […]
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Use Your Short-URL Use your named Short-URL provided by Google Business as a review link for customers and clients, as well as an easily shareable link on social media platforms. You can get your Short-URL by following these steps: Sign in to Google My Business as your business profile. Open […]
Many direct cyber-attacks begin with a fake URL being clicked – they can lead to immediate malware downloads, malicious redirects designed to infect your machine, or redirects hoping to trick you into sharing valuable information with a fake website. Here are some tips that can help you avoid becoming a […]
As you probably already know, malware is software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a system, with the intent of stealing some type of information from that system. Ransomware is malware that aims to hold data hostage in exchange for money. Two particularly malicious […]
Your data has value. Data breaches happen for a reason. Anyone can be a victim of data theft. Even data that may seem innocuous, like a first name to match an email address, has significant value to cybercriminals of all types. Millions of people don’t even know their data has […]
Most people have come into contact with different variations of tech support scams. Here’s some detailed information about how they work, what they want, and how to avoid these scams. The Basics No company is going to contact you because of a problem with your computer or internet connection. This […]
New devices and consoles are always big targets for hackers, scammers, and other malicious entities that may want to steal your data. There are a few super easy ways to keep your new PlayStation 5 secure, so you can play all the new releases worry-free. Here are some steps you […]
Limiting the amount of immediately available information about you can not only help prevent you from becoming a target to hackers, but it can prevent other types of dangerous cybercrime, like doxing, identity theft, financial crime, and more. Data privacy is extremely important – being informed and aware is the […]
Even the most careful internet users may come across malicious or deceptive websites without realizing it. With a momentary lapse of judgement, they could fall victim to a scam or download malware onto their machine. Here are some common types of malware that a deceptive website may infect your device […]
“Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers…Moreover, phishing is often used to gain a foothold in corporate or governmental networks as a part of a larger attack, such as an advanced persistent threat (APT) event. In […]