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Scam Alert: FBI ‘Increasingly Seeing’ Malware Distributed In Document Converters
2025-03-19 19:11

FBI warns computer users to keep an eye out for malware, including ransomware, distributed through working document converters.

Click Profit blocked by the FTC over alleged e-commerce scams
2025-03-19 16:36

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S. has taken action against Click Profit for allegedly deceiving consumers with false promises of guaranteed passive income through AI-powered online...

That 'angry guest' email from Booking.com? It's a scam, not a 1-star review
2025-03-13 15:02

Phishers check in, your credentials check out, Microsoft warns An ongoing phishing campaign disguised as a Booking.com email casts keystroke and credential-stealing malware into hospitality...

Medusa ransomware affiliate tried triple extortion scam – up from the usual double demand
2025-03-13 08:26

Feds warn gang still rampant and now cracked 300+ victims around the world A crook who distributes the Medusa ransomware tried to make a victim cough up three payments instead of the usual two,...

FTC's $25.5M scam refund treats victims to $34 each
2025-03-11 16:34

Oh wow, just look at all the scary stuff in your Windows Event Viewer The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $25.5 million in refunds to consumers deceived by tech support...

How to spot and avoid AI-generated scams
2025-03-11 16:00

As AI technology advances, cybercriminals create more personalized and convincing scams. This includes mimicking voices, deepfake videos, and highly convincing phishing emails that are difficult...

FTC will send $25.5 million to victims of tech support scams
2025-03-10 16:58

​Later this week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will start distributing over $25.5 million in refunds to those misled by tech support companies Restoro and Reimage's scare tactics. [...]

Google Rolls Out AI Scam Detection for Android to Combat Conversational Fraud
2025-03-05 13:20

Google has announced the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scam detection features to secure Android device users and their personal information. "These features specifically target...

Fake BianLian ransom notes mailed to US CEOs in postal mail scam
2025-03-05 02:18

Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang in fake ransom notes sent to US companies via snail mail through the United States Postal Service. [...]

Google expands Android AI scam detection to more Pixel devices
2025-03-04 17:00

Google has announced an increased rollout of new AI-powered scam detection features on Android to help protect users from increasingly sophisticated phone and text social engineering scams. [...]