What Is a DNS Sinkhole?
You can easily fall for online scams and get infected by malware by visiting malicious sites. DNS sinkholes might stop you from being a victim.
Here's Why You Shouldn't Trust Emails From Duolingo
Have you got an email from Duolingo? It could be a scam—especially since private data has been leaked to hackers. Ça alors !
Why Celebrities Are Getting Sued for Promoting Their Bored Ape NFTs
Did you buy an NFT during the peak of the hype? If so, you'll be pleased to hear that people are getting held to account.
What Is Blagging in Cybersecurity?
Anyone can be tricked by a blagger. Here's what that involves and how you can defend yourself.
Think Twice Before Unsubscribing From Spam Emails: It Could Be a Scam
It's natural to hit unsubscribe when you receive unwanted emails—but with spam, doing so could be risky.
If You Have These 6 Personality Traits, You're More Vulnerable to Phishing Scams
No one is immune from phishing, but some personality traits can make you more susceptible. Do you have any of these most vulnerable traits?
What Is a Blank Image Phishing Scam?
An email with a .html attachment could be a blank image phishing scam. Here's how to recognize one.
10 Common eBay Scams and What You Can Do About Them
Don't get ripped off on eBay. Here are the most common eBay scams you need to know about, and how to avoid them.
The Nigerian Prince Scam Has Evolved: How to Spot This Phishing Email
Most of us recognize the Nigerian Prince or "419" scam, but with a change in the political landscape, this phishing scam has altered too...
The Top 5 Cryptos Used By Cybercriminals on the Dark Web
Many hackers now deal in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. But why? And which cryptocurrencies do they actually use?
Has Someone Been Using Your PC? Is Someone Using Your Emails? Here's How to Tell
An online security and privacy edition of our tech podcast for technophobes looks at email scammers and spotting when someone has used your PC.
Your Sugar Daddy Is Fake—Don't Get Scammed
Don't fall for fake sugar daddy or sugar momma scams that could leave you in greater financial hardship.
How to Protect Yourself From These 8 Social Engineering Attacks
What social engineering techniques would a hacker use and how would you protect yourself from them? Let's take a look at some of the most common methods of attack.
How Hackers Trick You With Basic Sales Techniques
Retailers use clever selling tactics to tempt you into buying a product or service. But cybercriminals do that too...
6 Ways Your Email Address Can Be Exploited by Scammers
What can scammers do with your email account? Learn about the information someone can get just from your email address.
What Is FraudGPT? How to Protect Yourself From This Dangerous Chatbot
FraudGPT is a language model fine-tuned to assist criminals in fraudulent activities. Learn what it is to protect yourself against potential threats.
Does ID Verification on Dating Apps Stop Scams?
Requiring an ID card to create an account can help reduce fraud, but it isn't a silver bullet.
Fake Game Ads: Everything You Need to Know
While they might not immediately seem like scams, misleading gameplay advertisements can be a waste of your time and investment.
How to Spot Fake ChatGPT Apps on the Apple App Store
Looking to use ChatGPT AI on your iPhone? Be extra vigilant because cybercriminals are spreading fake versions to scam innocent users like you.
What Are the Risks of Scambaiting?
Scambaiting involves scamming scammers—and while it can be entertaining to watch, it can be risky and dangerous if done incorrectly.