April 29, 2024 at 01:05PM The FBI warns of fake verification schemes on online dating platforms, leading to costly recurring subscription charges. Fraudsters approach victims on dating apps, enticing them to a seemingly safe verification platform where personal information is gathered. After verification, the victim is redirected to a low-quality dating site and charged monthly. … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 04:24PM The bipartisan legislation introduced in the House aims to address concerns over deepfake content created by artificial intelligence. It mandates AI developers to mark their content with digital watermarks or metadata to help online platforms identify it. Violators could face civil lawsuits. The bill has garnered support from both tech … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 09:21AM Kaspersky’s 2023 report noted a rise in stalkerware cases, affecting 31,031 people globally. Europe had 2,645 unique cases, with Germany, France, and the UK being most affected. In North America, the US accounted for 77% of instances. The software allows intrusive monitoring without the victim’s knowledge, posing risks, particularly in … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 03:19PM The FTC warns of scammers posing as its employees to deceive consumers into transferring money, resulting in a median loss of $7,000. Guidelines for identifying these fraudulent activities have been issued, with consumers urged to report any scams. The FBI also provides tips to defend against such scams, as online … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 11:42AM Teens engaging in serious cybercrimes, such as swattings, sextortion, and cryptocurrency scams, are a troubling trend. Factors like curiosity, financial pressure, and lack of consequences drive them into cybercrime. Normalization of online mischief and lack of deterrents add to the problem. Solutions call for holding vendors accountable, providing guidance, and … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 09:28AM The U.S. Agency for International Development’s Colombia office reported a Facebook page hack, cautioning the public to disregard any content from the account. Unauthorized access was detected, posing a potential risk not further specified. The agency is actively securing the account and investigating the breach’s extent, prompting a plea for … Read more
January 20, 2024 at 10:16AM Imposters and romance scammers on Instagram are becoming increasingly problematic. Cases of impersonation, like that of “Santiago Scott” using the photos of Thiago Qualhato, reveal a lack of effective action from Instagram despite user reports. The prevalence of such behavior raises concerns about account protection and the need for user … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 12:56PM Aylo, an adult media giant, has blocked access to websites like PornHub for visitors from Montana and North Carolina due to new age verification laws. These laws aim to protect minors from accessing adult content, with penalties for non-compliance. However, it’s also leading users to seek VPNs, potentially posing cybersecurity … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 09:02AM Yahoo experienced the biggest data breaches in history, yet experts caution that after a decade, we have not heeded the lessons from these incidents. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the discussion highlighted the significant data breaches experienced by Yahoo customers, which were considered some of the largest … Read more
December 24, 2023 at 01:41AM A UK teen, Arion Kurtaj, was given an indefinite hospital order due to his intent to resume cybercrime, while another teen, part of the LAPSUS$ gang, received an 18-month Youth Rehabilitation Order for cyberattacks on companies like Microsoft and Samsung. The group is known for SIM-swapping attacks and extortion via … Read more