Using AI to stop tech support scams in Chrome
Posted by Jasika Bawa, Andy Lim, and Xinghui Lu, Google Chrome Security Tech support scams are an increasingly prevalent form...
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New Investment Scams Use Facebook Ads, RDGA Domains, and IP Checks to Filter Victims
Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on two threat actors that orchestrate investment scams through spoofed celebrity endorsements and conceal...
This Week in Scams: $16.6 Billion Lost, Deepfakes Rise, and Google Email Scams Emerge
Welcome to the first edition of This Week in Scams, a new weekly series from McAfee breaking down the latest...
Seeking Employment? Detect a Fraud using These Inquiries
Instances of job deceptions are increasing. Interrogating with the right queries can guide you away from them. The surge in...
A New Wave of IRS Scams Targeting Your Phone Detected by McAfee
With Tax Day nearing and taxpayers facing last-minute pressure, an increase in IRS scams is being observed. Recent research conducted...
A New Wave of Fraudulent Schemes Targeting Your Smartphone Identified by McAfee
With the looming Tax Day ahead and the pressure building on last-minute filers, a surge of fraudulent IRS activities is...
Your Mobile Device Is the Top Priority in a Fresh Influx of IRS Scams, According to McAfee
With the impending Tax Day and the stress experienced by last-minute filers, there is a noticeable increase in IRS scams....
No, you’re not dismissed – but beware of job termination frauds
Certain employment deceptions take an unforeseen twist as cyber offenders move from "recruiting" to "sacking" personnel Phil Muncaster 18 Feb...
Update: AI Skepticism Still Persists Among Cybercriminals
During November 2023, the research conducted by Sophos X-Ops shed light on the sentiments of threat actors towards generative AI....
Visa Looks Beyond OTPs for Payment Authentications
Card company Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move away from SMS One-Time Passwords (OTPs) as the sole factor...
Tips for Ensuring Employees Don’t Fall for Online Scams in Organizations
Online scams represent a significant risk for companies of all sizes, no matter their sector or location. Here's a comprehensive...
Hey there! Looking for me? The tactics scammers use to obtain your contact information
Frauds Your unassuming phone number holds more value than you might realize. Discover how it could end up in the...
Hey there, are you seeking me? How fraudsters obtain your telephone number
Deceptions Your modest phone number holds more worth than you realize. Discover how it may end up in the incorrect...
Hey there! Are you searching for me? Discovering how scammers gain access to your phone number
Frauds Don't underestimate the significance of your simple phone number. Learn how it could end up in the wrong hands...
Greetings, have you been searching for me? The tactics scammers utilize to acquire your phone number
Fraudulent Schemes Your humble phone number possesses more worth than you might realize. Here is how it could slip into...
