This Week in Scams: Phony AI Ads, Apple Account Takeover Attempts, and a PlayStation Scam
For this week in scams, we have fake AI-generated shopping images that could spoil your holidays, scammers use an Apple...
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Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators
Social Media Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key...
This Week in Scams: DoorDash Breach and Fake Flight Cancellation Texts
Leading off our news on scams this week, a heads-up for DoorDash users, merchants, and Dashers too. A data breach...
Scam USPS and E-Z Pass Texts and Websites
Google has filed a complaint in court that details the scam: In a complaint filed Wednesday, the tech giant...
This Week in Scams: Fake Steaks and Debit Card Porch Pirates
We’re back with a new edition of “This Week in Scams,” a roundup of what’s current and trending in all...
Sharing is scaring: The WhatsApp screen-sharing scam you didn’t see coming
How a fast-growing scam is tricking WhatsApp users into revealing their most sensitive financial and other data Christian Ali Bravo...
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition
From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October's headlines offer a...
Fraud prevention: How to help older family members avoid scams
Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically 30 Oct 2025 • ...
This New “Verification” Trick Fools You Into Installing Malware
Cybercriminals are turning to TikTok to spread new scams that promise “free upgrades” or access to premium versions of popular...
SIMCARTEL operation: Europol takes down SIM-Box ring linked to 3,200 scams
SIMCARTEL operation: Europol takes down SIM-Box ring linked to 3,200 scams Pierluigi Paganini October 18, 2025 Europol’s SIMCARTEL operation shut...
Why you keep getting job scam texts
You’re in line for coffee when your phone buzzes: “Hi! We reviewed your profile for a remote job. $1,200/week, no...
North Korea Remote Worker Scam Goes Global, Expands Target Industries
A report by Okta researchers says the notorious North Korea IT worker scams, which have focused on U.S. tech and...
Details of a Scam
Longtime Crypto-Gram readers know that I collect personal experiences of people being scammed. Here’s an almost: Then he added, “Here...
The Cyberthreats No One Talks About but Everyone Faces
Beyond ransomware and phishing, hidden cyberthreats are rising — from AI-driven deepfakes and scams to shadow IT, and supply chain...
Introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector – Now Included in All Core Plans
In today’s online world, scams are everywhere—and they’re harder to spot than ever. From sophisticated phishing texts and deepfake videos...
