Most people think phishing arrives through email or text messages. But a newer method delivers the attack through your calendar. Attackers send a Calendar file or meeting invite that looks…

Until recently, checking the website address was often enough to spot phishing. Today, that is no longer true. In a new technique, users see a completely legitimate URL in their…

The shortest messages are often the most effective at misleading users. A message like “Your document is waiting,” “There is a problem with your account,” or “Try again here” does…

Most people still imagine malware as something that shuts a device down, displays a warning, or demands ransom. In reality, many modern threats are not built to cause disruption. Their…

Most people believe malware only arrives through file downloads. In reality, a device can be infected even when nothing is intentionally downloaded. Common ways it happens• Clicking a malicious link…

PDF files and attachments are often perceived as safe, but they are one of the most common channels for phishing and scam attacks. Opening a single file can trigger malicious…

Browser extensions look harmless, but a single untrusted add on can collect sensitive data and give attackers access to your accounts. What a malicious extension can do• Read passwords and…

In a world where people scan QR codes without a second thought, attackers have found a simple way to exploit this habit. Behind an innocent looking code, there can be…

Most users think that clicking on a suspicious link is just a "small mistake." In reality, behind the scenes, a fast and precise process takes place with one goal: to…

Many users assume that having antivirus software on their computer is enough to protect them. The truth is, antivirus alone can’t stop phishing attacks. Hackers often trick users with emails,…