Security News

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...

Volkswagen Giveaway Scam Peddles Ad Networks
2018-12-10 16:30

The scam is spread via Facebook and WhatsApp messages.

ThreatList: Gift Card-Themed BEC Holiday Scams Spike
2018-12-07 22:25

Watch out for emails about gift cards and corporate donations, researcher warn.

Those are NOT your grandchildren! FTC warns of new scam
2018-12-05 11:20

Grandkid imposters are managing to finagle a skyrocketing amount of money out of people, the FTC warns.

Microsoft cracks down on tech support scams, 16 call centers raided
2018-12-03 11:55

Police raided 16 Indian call centers last week - a second big raid sparked by Microsoft filing complaints about tech support scammers.

Prisoners allegedly posed as underage girls in $560K sextortion scam
2018-11-30 12:26

They allegedly victimized 442 military men by sending nude photos and then calling, pretending to be irate fathers or police.

Indian Police Break Up International Computer Virus Scam
2018-11-29 15:47

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police said Thursday they have arrested nearly two dozen people on suspicion of defrauding people around the world by sending fake pop-up messages warning them that their...

Phishing Scams in Healthcare: A Persistent Threat
2018-11-27 20:48

Breach Tally Shows Hacking Attacks Involving Email Continue to Plague the SectorWith the year nearly over, hacking attacks - especially those involving phishing - continue to rack up big victim...

8 tips for avoiding phishing, malware, scams, and hacks while holiday shopping online
2018-11-23 22:05

The holiday season isn't just busy for shoppers--it's busy for cybercriminals, too. Here's a holiday shopping safety guide with advice on how to stay safe online.

Official Google Twitter account hacked in Bitcoin scam
2018-11-15 11:44

The epidemic of Twitter-based Bitcoin scams took another twist this week as attackers tweeted scams directly from two verified high-profile accounts.