Players of Hamster Kombat have become prime targets for scammers promoting phishing schemes aimed at those looking for easy earnings. Malicious actors steal confidential data and infect inattentive players with malware. Due to the technical aspects of Hamster Kombat, these fraudulent schemes are highly successful. Hamster Kombat Tap-Game Players Targeted in Malware Spreading ESET researchers… Continue reading Hamster Kombat Players Targeted in a New Malware Spreading Scheme
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Signs You’re Dealing With an Online Scam
Online scams have existed in one form or another since the advent of the internet itself. As the Internet has evolved, scammers have devised new ways to deceive users, and what was relevant ten years ago may not be applicable today. In this post, I have compiled the most current types of online scam and… Continue reading Signs You’re Dealing With an Online Scam
Scam Likely Calls: How to block them?
Have you ever glanced at your phone and seen the caller ID flash “Scam Likely”? Understanding what this alert means, why it appears, and how you can stop these calls is essential for protecting yourself from potential fraud. Here’s everything you need to know about the “Scam Likely” feature. What Does “Scam Likely” Mean? For… Continue reading Scam Likely Calls: How to block them?
Windows Defender Security Warning
Have you ever encountered a Windows Defender security warning pop-up while browsing? This type of malicious activity is designed to trick you into contacting scammers. Fortunately, you can quickly get rid of it. Here, we will explain how to remove this scam and protect yourself from other viruses. What is the Windows Defender Security Warning?… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning
How To Stop McAfee Pop-ups
It’s a good tone to be concerned about safety on the Internet. It’s ok when you have antivirus software installed, and it sometimes sends you a threat alert. However, getting notifications from an application you don’t use or haven’t even installed is a reason to think twice. For example, you may have heard of McAfee,… Continue reading How To Stop McAfee Pop-ups
Fake Virus Alert
Fake virus alerts are a nuisance; if you’re not careful, they can lead to a real malware injection. Hackers create fake virus alerts to deceive victims into clicking on the false virus warnings and inadvertently installing malware. So first, learn the telltale signs of a fake virus and how to deal with it. What is… Continue reading Fake Virus Alert
Crypto Scam Recovery Services
Recently, the FBI reported increased Crypto Scam Recovery services posing as companies offering to recover stolen cryptocurrency funds. These cunning intruders assure victims of cryptocurrency investment scams that they can retrieve their funds. Crypto Scam Recovery According to the same FBI report, losses from cryptocurrency investment scams officially exceeded $2.5 billion in 2022. However, this… Continue reading Crypto Scam Recovery Services
Geek Squad Email Scam
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 Geek Squad Email Scam
Your Computer is Infected
Your computer is infected is a campaign of scam pop-up notifications, that aims at tricking users into downloading unwanted programs. Key purpose of the popups is to intimidate people, making them think their system is infected. Let’s debunk this scam by going through each of its steps, and see how to avoid it in future.… Continue reading Your Computer is Infected
Windows Defender Security Warning
“Windows Defender Security Warning” is a scam website that falsely claims your PC is infected and urges you to contact Microsoft tech support. This scam is part of a larger scheme aimed at deploying unwanted software on users’ devices and extracting money for resolving nonexistent issues. It has been around for some time and targets… Continue reading Windows Defender Security Warning