Security News

Online ATM-style Scam Puts Shoppers at Risk: Symantec
2019-02-20 18:29

Online shoppers are at a growing risk from a scam which allows hackers to skim their payment details, cyber security firm Symantec warned on Wednesday. read more

Ultra-Sneaky Phishing Scam Swipes Facebook Credentials
2019-02-15 15:27

Researchers warn that the phishing campaign looks "deceptively realistic."

Get-rich-quick social media scams are turning teens into money mules
2019-02-11 10:39

Young people are being talked into handing over their bank details with the promise of some easy cash.

Facebook debuts scam ads reporting tool
2019-01-25 10:07

Adverts on Facebook featuring fake celebrity endorsements scam people out of their savings, and Facebook is now doing something about it.

BEC Scam Leads to Theft of $18.6 Million
2019-01-11 14:33

Chinese Hackers Stole From Indian Unit of Italian FirmIn a case of business email compromise, Chinese hackers stole $18.6 million from the Indian arm of Tecnimont SpA, an Italian engineering...

Apple Phone Phishing Scams Getting Better
2019-01-03 19:21

A new phone-based phishing scam that spoofs Apple Inc. is likely to fool quite a few people. It starts with an automated call that display's Apple's logo, address and real phone number, warning...

FTC Warns of Netflix Phishing Scam Making Rounds
2018-12-27 13:52

The scam targets Netflix users and asks for payment information.

Save the Children Federation Duped in $1M Scam
2018-12-14 15:38

A business email compromise campaign cost the Save the Children Federation $1 million.

US bitcoin bomb threat ransom scam looks like a hoax say FBI, cops
2018-12-14 00:50

Extortion scheme gets national attention but not much in the way of funds Police departments around the US say they've been apprised of emailed bomb threats seeking payment in cryptocurrency or...