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War without borders: The rise of cyberattacks beyond the battlefieldCyber conflict has escalated beyond borders following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with hacktivists and state-backed actors launching global...- Tax refund not coming? IRS red flags worrying factors, here are Do's and Don'ts for taxpayers while filingTax filing in U.S.: IRS releases every year its "Dirty Dozen" of tax scams that target taxpayers. At the top of the list is impersonation o...
- US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram"The FTC and SEC should immediately open investigations and, if the reporting is accurate, pursue vigorous enforcement action where appropr...
- iOS 26 Update: How is Apple protecting iPhone users from text message scams?Apple iOS 26 update: Apple's iOS 26 introduces enhanced security features in its Messages app to combat the rising threat of text message s...
- Last chance to claim your Fortnite refund – Act fast or risk missing out on free cashFortnite players, there is still time to claim a refund for unintended purchases. The US Federal Trade Commission extended the deadline to ...
- Ohio BMV warns of latest phishing text scam as residents face alarming threats. Check sample textAuthorities in Michigan and Ohio have issued warnings about scam text messages. These texts falsely claim to be from the State of Michigan ...
- What is the E-ZPass scam and why sre so many people getting texts about unpaid tolls? Here's how to spot and avoid this fraudUnpaid toll scam texts are on the rise, tricking thousands into sharing personal and financial details. Known as "smishing," this scam mimi...
- Delete these texts Apple or Android device before it is too late! Here's what the FBI is sayingFBI warns of surging smishing attacks using 10,000+ malicious domains targeting U.S. cities like Boston, Denver, and Detroit. Learn to spot...
- Amid rise in cyberattacks in US states on iPhone and Android, know what is smishing and why the FBI is alarmedSmishing earlier used to target smartphone users using fraudulent toll payment notifications. However, scamsters have lately begun using fa...
- QR codes can hide deceptive links from identity thieves, FTC warnsThe people behind those schemes direct users to the harmful QR codes in deceptive ways, using tactics that include placing their own QR cod...
- Scammers using fake QR codes to steal your information, warns US FTCThere are reports of scammers covering up QR codes on parking meters with a QR code of their own. Some crafty scammers might send you a QR ...
- TikTok user's Facebook Marketplace scam warning goes viral: Here is what happenedMichel Janse's TikTok post went viral after she revealed how she was reportedly scammed on Facebook Marketplace. Know what happened to her.
- Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here's how to spot oneFinancial scams, including cryptocurrency schemes, cost consumers $3.8 billion last year just in the U.S., according to the Federal Trade C...
- Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warnScams targeting online shoppers - often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers - are nothing new. But phishing at...
- Can you trust your ears? AI voice scams rattle USThe biggest peril of Artificial Intelligence, experts say, is its ability to demolish the boundaries between reality and fiction, handing c...
- Can you trust your ears? How fraudsters are using strikingly convincing AI voice cloning tools to steal from peopleThe biggest peril of Artificial Intelligence, experts say, is its ability to demolish the boundaries between reality and fiction, handing c...
- Probe Twitter security, take needed action: Senators tell FTCMusk is fundamentally overhauling the offerings of the influential social platform, and it's not known whether he is telling the FTC about ...
- Immigration scams are on the rise in the US. Here's what you should knowThe scams are varied and use multiple points of contact like emails, websites, and mail. Many times, the amount of information the scammers...
- Beware of online dating! Romance scams hits all-time high as fraudsters swindle millions in the name of 'virtual' loveIn the US, romance scams in 2021 increased by nearly 80 percent.
- Fraudsters who target Indians entering the US on work visas and green card are still very activeFrom the earliest reports available in public records, this is a scam that is now five years old.
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