FBI warns of bogus job postings on recruitment sites

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:09:36 +0000

The FBI has issued a warning about a scheme that robs nearly $3,000 per victim. We see what the scammers are up to.

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Investment scams are on the rise

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:50:38 +0000

Investment scams are on the rise. What types are there and how can you recognize them?

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Lock and Code S1Ep1: On RSA, the human element, and the week in security

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:15:47 +0000

We look at all the interesting security news from last week and also present the latest episode of our podcast, Lock and Code.

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Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter mishaps invite typosquatters and scammers

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:21:08 +0000

Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter account contains many typos that lead to the wrong website—and scammers and typosquatters are taking advantage.

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Cyber tips for safe online dating: How to avoid privacy gaffs, exploits, and scams

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:36:45 +0000

We give advice on safe online dating, including steering clear of scams, buttoning up on privacy, and avoiding vulnerable apps.

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FBI: Cybercrime tore a $3.5b hole in victims’ pockets last year

Credit to Author: Lisa Vaas| Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:45:23 +0000

The FBI’s Internet Crime Report shows that business email comprise is the biggest money-maker for cybercriminals.<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nakedsecurity/~4/z_YNbnD3_LU” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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WOOF locker: Unmasking the browser locker behind a stealthy tech support scam operation

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We reveal the inner workings of WOOF locker, the most sophisticated browser locker campaign we’ve seen to date. Learn how this tech support scam evades researchers and ensnares users by hiding in plain sight.

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How not to buy drugs on the Internet

Credit to Author: William Tsing| Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:52:07 +0000

Most get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet prove to be scams in disguise—and that includes buying drugs. Learn how scammers take advantage of users looking for illegal activities online.

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