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Attackers Began to Embed Keyloggers in Phishing Pages

Analysts from the Cyble company recorded an interesting phishing campaign against users from Greece: attackers began to embed keyloggers into phishing pages. The operators of this scam operate phishing sites that mimic the official website of the Hellenic Tax Authority. Sites contain a keylogger that steals credentials and other information as you type. Let me… Continue reading Attackers Began to Embed Keyloggers in Phishing Pages

What is Geek Squad Email Scam? How To Avoid and Stay Safe

The Geek Squad scam emails are part of a phishing fraud that has been going on for quite some time.

Suppose you receive an email from someone claiming to be from Geek Squad. He informs you about a transaction made in your account, but you don’t remember buying anything. This is probably part of the Geek Squad email scam. You may have heard about it somewhere before, so below, we’ll find out how this scam… Continue reading What is Geek Squad Email Scam? How To Avoid and Stay Safe

Attention! Top 11 Latest Telegram App Scams to Watch Out For

As with most social networks, scammers are looking for ways to lure people out of their hard-earned money, and Telegram is no exception.

With more than 550 million active users, Telegram is one of the most popular messengers in the world. However, its popularity and high level of security have also made it a favorite among hackers and scammers. Scammers use social engineering tactics to get you to reveal personal information (PII) such as your credit card number,… Continue reading Attention! Top 11 Latest Telegram App Scams to Watch Out For

Facebook Messenger Virus: How to Stay From Facebook Viruses

Cybercriminals use the Facebook Messenger to spread the FormBook Trojan by sending various files via Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger is arguably one of the most popular chatting apps. Unfortunately, because of its popularity, it is a target for malicious programs such as Trojans, spyware, ransomware, and others to infiltrate various systems. Recently, there has been an increase in Facebook Messenger infections spread through phishing. As a rule, the Facebook Messenger virus scam… Continue reading Facebook Messenger Virus: How to Stay From Facebook Viruses

Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge

Whether you use Gmail, Hotmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, or another lesser-known email service, you've probably encountered unwanted messages in your inbox.

Many businesses don’t consider all of the dangers of spam and just think it is an annoyance. Although unwanted emails are frustrating, they can be threatening in many scenarios. Spam email is often easy to spot, usually in advertisements for quick money-making schemes or appeals to charity. Whatever the content is, the key for detecting… Continue reading Dangers Of Spam Email: Tips How To Avoid, Spam Email Revenge

Hidden Scams: Could QR Code Actually Be a Phishing Attack?

Well-known and trusted QR-codes can still pose a threat

Although QR codes have been around for more than 25 years, their use in everyday life has increased dramatically since the pandemic began. But is it always safe to scan them? We hardly think twice about scanning a QR code in a restaurant to view a menu or pay for food. But scammers have begun… Continue reading Hidden Scams: Could QR Code Actually Be a Phishing Attack?

Black Hat SEO: Is Someone Phishing With Your Site Domain?

Black Hat SEO can nail your company's reputation

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process of optimization and upgrading of websites to improve the ranking of search engine results pages and to attract traffic. Among other things, SEO helps to create a reliable reputation. But there is also a black SEO, also known as black hat SEO. The article below will tell you… Continue reading Black Hat SEO: Is Someone Phishing With Your Site Domain?

This Message Seems Dangerous – Fix Gmail

Gmail can sometimes display a red warning banner when you receive an email from suspicious senders.

“This Message Seems Dangerous” problem is common among people using SaasS services or monitoring applications. There are several reasons why Gmail messages display this banner both in your Inbox and in the emails you send to others. If you encounter this problem, several solutions should help fix the problem. This Message Seems Dangerous (in inbox… Continue reading This Message Seems Dangerous – Fix Gmail

Signs You’re Dealing With an Online Scam

The more activity you do online, the bigger the chance of having to deal with scammers.

According to statistics, 1 of 10 Americans are exposed to online scam. Whether you are a dating site user or just a Facebook visitor from time to time, you are still among those who are at risk of threats from scammers. To avoid falling prey to fraudsters’ cunning and deceptive tactics, you should learn a… Continue reading Signs You’re Dealing With an Online Scam

Twilio Falls Victim To Phishing Attack

Twilio employees' recklessness led to a data breach

Twilio, a tech giant from San Francisco, became a victim of a phishing scam, resulting in the exposure of consumers’ data. The exact incident took place on August 4 and is likely conducted through the use of SMS phishing. Twilio Data Breach Twilio, the provider of voice and SMS notification services for various purposes, turned… Continue reading Twilio Falls Victim To Phishing Attack