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Most parked domains now push scams and malware
Most parked domains now push scams and malware

Cybersecurity firm Infoblox reveals that over 90 percent of parked domains now redirect visitors to scams and malware, making simple typos extremely dangerous. Read more

Fox News - Dec 26
The online child sex predators our police can't catch...shocking scale of youngsters targeted in sextortion scams is revealed
The online child sex predators our police can't catch...shocking scale of youngsters targeted in sextortion scams is revealed

The scale of Scots children targeted in sextortion scams can be revealed amid shocking figures that show more than 90 per cent of the 'sickening' crimes go unsolved. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 21
AARP-NH holds forum on scams targeting seniors by using cryptocurrency ATMs
AARP-NH holds forum on scams targeting seniors by using cryptocurrency ATMs

The nonprofit held a forum Tuesday to discuss recent incidents in which kiosks that convert cash into digital currency were used to steal money. Read more

Wmur - Dec 17
Why are people looking for stimulus checks for December? IRS warns of scams
Why are people looking for stimulus checks for December? IRS warns of scams

Rumors claiming that new payments — including $1,702 or $1,390 — are scheduled this month have been confused for state-level benefit programs, such as Alaska’s ... Read more

Dallas News - Dec 04
BBC Morning Live doctor warns of rise in medical scams and fake GP calls
BBC Morning Live doctor warns of rise in medical scams and fake GP calls

Dr Punam Krishan, an NHS GP and regular on BBC's Morning Live, has warned about the rise in health scams including fake GP calls, AI doctor deepfakes and fake online pharmacies Read more

Birmingham Live - Nov 30
Holiday shoppers beware! AI online shopping scams are on the rise, experts say
Holiday shoppers beware! AI online shopping scams are on the rise, experts say

There's been a 250% spike in the creation of fake shopping sites, according to NordVPN. Scammers are using AI to make the duped shopping websites look very legit. Read more

Abc7 - Nov 29
Social media companies to be held liable for financial scams under new EU rules
Social media companies to be held liable for financial scams under new EU rules

Platforms will now be required to compensate banks when a user is defrauded.The European Union passed a new law early Thursday morning that will hold social media platforms like Meta and TikTok liable for financial fraud — a major escalation in the bloc’s attempt to rein in Big Tech.After hours o... Read more

Mashable - Nov 27
Amazon alerts 300M customers of impersonation scams ahead of Black Friday
Amazon alerts 300M customers of impersonation scams ahead of Black Friday

Before you shop on Amazon on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, learn how to steer clear of scams. Read more

Masslive - Nov 26
Wagoner Co. Sheriff's Office releases the 12 scams of Christmas
Wagoner Co. Sheriff's Office releases the 12 scams of Christmas

The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents of the top common scams everyone should be aware of for the holiday season. Read more

Kfor - Nov 24
Holiday shopping scams grow due to AI. Here's how to stay safe.
Holiday shopping scams grow due to AI. Here's how to stay safe.

Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate trusted brands or influencers. Read more

Chicago Suntimes - Nov 24