Tag: spam

Emotet Has Resumed Activity after a Three-Month Break

Experts noticed that this week Emotet resumed its activity and after a three-month “rest” began to send malicious spam again. So far, information security specialists have not found any additional payloads. It looks like the malware is just collecting data for future spam campaigns. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Emotet Malware… Continue reading Emotet Has Resumed Activity after a Three-Month Break

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

Bing’s Built-In AI Chatbot Misinforms Users and Sometimes Goes Crazy

More recently, Microsoft, together with OpenAI (the one behind the creation of ChatGPT), introduced the integration of an AI-powered chatbot directly into the Edge browser and Bing search engine. As users who already have access to this novelty now note, a chatbot can spread misinformation, and can also become depressed, question its existence and refuse… Continue reading Bing’s Built-In AI Chatbot Misinforms Users and Sometimes Goes Crazy

Cryptocurrency Scam “Pig Butchering” Penetrated the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

The Pig Butchering scam, a scam operation that specializes in fake investments in allegedly promising cryptocurrency projects, stocks, bonds, futures and options, was found in the Apple and Google app stores. Such attacks are called “pig slaughter”, and scammers use social engineering against their victims (“pigs”), finding contact with them on social networks and dating… Continue reading Cryptocurrency Scam “Pig Butchering” Penetrated the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Texting Spam: How to Stop Spam Text Messages

You can become a victim of spam texting messages at the slightest mistake.

What does spam mean in texting? Receiving random text messages from unknown numbers is unsettling. But, unfortunately, spam is more than just irritating. It can also be a locomotive for malware. Read on to learn how to block random text messages from unknown numbers, stop spam, and protect against other scams. What are spam text… Continue reading Texting Spam: How to Stop Spam Text Messages

How to Block Scam Likely Calls on iPhone and Android

Since early 90s, scam calls remain a great danger

You’ve probably noticed that the caller ID on your phone gives you a “Scam Likely” message. What does “Scam Likely” mean, why do you see it, and how do you block these calls? Let’s break it down so you can better understand this feature. What Is “Scam Likely”? “Scam likely” is a tag that appears… Continue reading How to Block Scam Likely Calls on iPhone and Android

Apple ID Scams: Identify and Prevent Apple Phishing Email

Apple ID phishing may lead to losing all Apple devices you have

Apple users are believed to be protected from all sorts of fraud and hacking. That’s because Apple designs its technologies with all required privacy and security requirements. But alas, fraudsters have come up with methods of penetration into users’ personal space and know how to make them give their data. This article will tell you… Continue reading Apple ID Scams: Identify and Prevent Apple Phishing Email

How to Stop Spam Calls: How to Block Unwanted Calls Immediately

Distinguishing a legitimate call from a fake one is more important than you may think.

Unwanted spam calls, as well as unwanted emails, often come from fraudsters. There are cases when these emails or calls come from companies or stores where you have recently made purchases, orders, etc. But sometimes, the nature of those messages is questionable. Moreover, their amount can make you mad just because receiving a dozen notifications… Continue reading How to Stop Spam Calls: How to Block Unwanted Calls Immediately

Dangerous Phone Calls: List of Scammer Phone Numbers 2023

Take your time calling back if your phone starts ringing and then stops ringing. You may become a victim of a phone scam.

Telephones have long been integral to everyday life, and scammers couldn’t help but take advantage of them. Although making random calls is as old as the world, sometimes the calls come from numbers with all kinds of area codes you may not have even heard of before. As a result, automated phone calls have become… Continue reading Dangerous Phone Calls: List of Scammer Phone Numbers 2023