Latest Avast Threat Report Finds 50% Surge Fueled by AI-Supported Finance and Dating Scams, Mobile Scams, Adware, Spyware and Malvertising TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Although less people spent time online in July, August and September, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy, and a brand…
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has struggled to stop a hyper-aggressive cybercrime gang that’s been tormenting corporate America over the last two years, according to nine cybersecurity responders, digital crime experts and victims. For more than six months, the FBI has known…
Tips to safeguard your digital life amidst Halloween celebrations and the upcoming BSKE elections Halloween is synonymous with tales of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. It’s a season that celebrates the macabre and allows us to don disguises, share frights, and delight in sweet treats. However, the digital age has created…
Dick Wolfsie I subscribe to several health publications and most of them offer some advice on avoiding medical scams. A few years ago, a dermatologist in Southern California avoided jail time by the skin of his teeth. He had been marketing an app for smart phones that emitted both a…
The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits The sun’s out, and so is school. But despite our best efforts, the chances are that our children will spend the coming summer holiday period glued to…
Kiwi present hunters are being warned to watch out for scammers targeting online shoppers this Christmas. Photo / 123rf Kiwi bargain hunters are set to be targeted by scammers this Christmas, with a Government cyber security agency issuing a warning for online shoppers to be vigilant for bum deals. CERT…
Purchase scams jumped by around a third (34%) last year compared to the usual monthly average, according to the bank. It has also released data that shows that many of these scams originated online including through websites, social media and dating apps. Around £1,072 was lost to scammers typically, the…
Purchase scams jumped by around a third (34%) last year compared to the usual monthly average, according to the bank. It has also released data that shows that many of these scams originated online including through websites, social media and dating apps. Around £1,072 was lost to scammers typically, the…
