April 22 Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams Booking.com says hackers may have accessed personal data including names, emails and reservation details, raising concerns about targeted phishing attacks.
April 21 Fake Windows update installs hidden malware Scammers built a convincing fake Windows update site that installs password-stealing malware. Learn how the multi-stage attack works and how to stay safe.
April 20 6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money Learn the most common cryptocurrency scam scripts, from fake investments to romance fraud, and how to recognize warning signs before sending money.
April 19 You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scammers know that More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.
April 18 The one thing scammers check before targeting you online Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.
April 17 How scammers target grieving victims through online games Games like Words With Friends have become hunting grounds for romance scammers who build trust and then ask victims for untraceable gift card payments.
April 16 Meta employee accused of accessing private images A former Meta employee is accused of accessing around 30,000 private Facebook photos by allegedly bypassing internal security systems. What to know now.
April 16 New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting private chats A joint CISA and FBI warning reveals Russian-linked cyber actors are phishing messaging app users to bypass encryption and access private conversations.
April 15 Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud Criminals can buy stolen identities for the price of a fast-food meal and use AI to file fake benefit claims, a former inspector general told Congress.
April 13 AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns Microsoft Threat Intelligence says cybercriminals are using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack to move faster and scale their operations.