All the VPNs, antivirus programs, and password managers in the world can’t protect you from yourself. You need to keep your guard up online and your wits about you. If…

Most people trust that antivirus warnings mean something is wrong with their device, which is why attackers create fake virus warnings to trick you. This example of internet fraud can…

We’re used to seeing a quick message asking us for personalized or custom data preferences when we visit a website. Yet as annoying as they may be – bringing you…

Also known as a sweepstakes scam or lottery scam, this smishing (SMS phishing) attempt notifies you that you have won a prize, like a new car, iPad, or vacation. But,…

When travelling, it’s important to keep your devices with you at all times. This includes your laptop, smartphone, tablet and any other devices that contain sensitive information. If possible, keep…

“Pump-and-dump” scams occur when brokers hype up the potential of a (usually cheaply priced) listed firm to inflate the value of stock before selling their outsized shares. This scam existed…

Phishing attacks are getting more sophisticated and harder to identify. If anyone reaches out to you claiming to be from your bank, don’t engage with them. Instead, call the official…

Phishing describes a set of activities in which a cyber criminal attempts to get you to divulge sensitive personal information through various forms of deception. Once obtained, the hacker will…

Malicious apps can use clever tricks to bypass the security screening designed to keep them out of app stores, often posing as commonly used or high-profile applications. They can remain…

Bank impersonation scams are on the rise. According to trade association UK Finance, there were more than 30,000 cases in the first half of 2021, with losses totaling £129 million…