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5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam

5 Signs That You've Fallen Victim to a Scam

Internet fraud is becoming increasingly widespread and sophisticated. From simple phishing to romantic scammers, fraudsters are always looking for and inventing new ways to deceive unsuspecting victims. Let’s talk about the ways to understand that you’ve fallen victim to a scam, or are close to becoming one. It’s important to remember that it’s crucial to… Continue reading 5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam

Can PDFs Have Virus? Exploring the Risks of Downloading PDF Files

Infected PDF documents may introduce any possible malware type to your PC

Among numerous other files, PDFs are considered one of the most convenient to use for read-only documents. They prevent editing the content, yet retain the ability to carry interactive content. But is it totally safe? Can a PDF have a virus? Let’s find out. Background of PDF Virus First things first, so let’s see the… Continue reading Can PDFs Have Virus? Exploring the Risks of Downloading PDF Files

Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?

Crooks will use a loud newsbreak to scam people and spread malware

Recent events around one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges Binance sound threatening. CFTC, the U.S. regulator of commodity futures trading, charged the company with allegations of violating numerous acts and regulations. This platform is used by a huge number of people, and any service outages or problems with wire outs as the result of… Continue reading Binance US Ban Scams Incoming: What to Expect?

Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

A 15-million YouTube channel was hijacked to spread crypto-related scam

Linus Tech Tips, a YouTube 15-million tech channel, was hacked and then used to spread a cryptocurrency scam. It happened around March 23, 2023, and could have led to massive victims among channel subscribers. YouTube has already taken care of the channel by suspending it. Who is Linus Tech Tips? Linus Tech Tips is a… Continue reading Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web

Web browsers keep tons of our information. But how to keep it secure?

Nowadays, online privacy is a crucial concern that we should all be aware of, especially when it comes to using a web browser. It contains all the information about our daily online activities – and each of us has plenty of it. In this article, we’ll give you some practical advice on how to safeguard… Continue reading 5 Tips to Improve Your Privacy on the Web

Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday 10, 2023. That will most probably became an object of scammers' attacks

Mind-bending globe-scale events always attract a lot of attention. Newsmakers, politicians and simple rubbernecks pay a lot of attention to such a loud events, and a recent Silicon Valley Bank meltdown is a perfect example. Scammers are no exception, as they should be peaky and roguish to success with their outlaw activities. But how can… Continue reading Incoming Silicon Valley Bank Related Scams

Acronis Breached, Internal Data Leaked

Hacker published data leaked from Acronis on BreachForums

Acronis, a Swiss-based information technology company that provides file recovery services for hacked companies was breached earlier this month. The breach became public on March 9, 2023, when a hacker published a leak at one of the Darknet forums. Acronis Breach Exposes Numerous Internal Data Packages Actually, attacking the companies that help other ones to… Continue reading Acronis Breached, Internal Data Leaked

ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Phishing sites trick users into downloading ImBetter Stealer.

Today, phishing sites are commonplace. But unfortunately, this seemingly old, deceptive tactic, which everyone seemed to have figured out long ago, still brings enormous profits to scammers today. The problem is that while Internet users are becoming more cautious, cyber scammers are developing more sophisticated ways to trick them. One such method is ImBetter malware.… Continue reading ImBetter: New Information Stealer Spotted Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites

Tech-support scammers use the fake blue screen of death to impose their scammy services on users.

The blue screen of death is probably the most unpleasant thing Windows users may ever see. In most cases, it is an alarming sign that something is wrong with your computer’s hardware or software. Some errors can mean that one or more components will soon be replaced. However, the Blue Screen of Death is not… Continue reading Fake BSOD Scams Target Users Visiting Fake Adult Sites

СhatGPT Became a Source of Phishing

As the digital world continues to evolve, so do the tactics of online scammers who seem to have an unending well of creativity when it comes to their fraudulent schemes. ChatGPT, one of the latest breakthroughs in the field of AI, recently became resident to numerous newspaper headletters. Being a language model, it can generate… Continue reading СhatGPT Became a Source of Phishing