Tag: Online scams
Beware of Fake Disney+ Scam Sites: How to Spot Them in Google Search
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people online, and one recent example involves fake websites impersonating Disney+. These sites rank high in...
Google Ads Security: Protecting Against Malicious Ads
Google Ads Security: Protecting Against Malicious AdsIn today's digital age, it's essential to be cautious about the content we interact with online, especially when...
Beware of CrowdStrike Typosquatting Scams and Fake Repair Manuals
Hackers are taking advantage of the recent CrowdStrike incident to trick people into downloading malware disguised as a fix. According to reports, a phishing...
Meta Removes 63,000 Instagram Accounts in Extortion Scam Crackdown
Meta recently announced that it has removed a staggering 63,000 Instagram accounts from Nigeria in an effort to crack down on sextortion scams. These...
Beware of Fake CrowdStrike Outage Scams: How to Stay Safe
The security firm CrowdStrike made a mistake with a software update that caused chaos for Windows computers. As the fallout continues, there is a...
Beware of Malware: Avoid this Fake Ad Blocker to Protect Your Device
Imagine downloading an ad blocker to stop annoying advertisements, only to find out that it's actually infecting your device with more adware and stealing...
Protect Yourself Against Malvertising: Understanding the Dangers and Defense
Imagine you are surfing the internet and suddenly your computer slows down, pop-up windows start appearing, and your personal information is stolen. It may...
9 Common Phishing Scams to Avoid in 2024
Phishing scams are a serious threat in today's digital world. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to trick unsuspecting individuals into giving away sensitive...
Uncovering the Lucrative $11 Billion Crypto Scam Marketplace
Crypto scams, particularly the practice known as "pig butchering," have become a booming criminal industry, raking in billions of dollars annually. A recent investigation...