Tag: phishing

Mac users are being targeted by a vicious new phishing scam. Here’s how to stay safe

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a nefarious new phishing scam that employs clever tricks to steal your data. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to it.

Apple just patched a security flaw left users open to phishing attacks

A security flaw left iPhone users vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months, but Apple just released a patch to fix the problem.

Watch out for this phishing scam impersonating Booking.com

Microsoft has warned about a new phishing scam targeting people in hospitality.

The latest iMessage phishing scam is easy to fall for. Here’s how to avoid it

Have you received a mail delivery alert on your iPhone asking you to respond with a Y to activate a link? It's a phishing scam. Here's you can handle it easily.

Your Gmail app will soon help protect you from scams

Email scams are an annoying fact of life. Here's how the Gmail app is helping protect you from them.

Double-check that job posting — hackers are spreading malware through them

A new phishing scam is using Indeed emails and Microsoft 365 login pages to dupe unsuspecting executives.

Hackers are sending malware through seemingly innocent Microsoft Teams messages

Microsoft Teams is subject to a new phishing malware that disguises itself as a convincing notice about company vacation time. 

Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing

Google will soon start moving all Chrome users over to its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, which is designed to quickly root out dangerous phishing websites.

Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule

Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment.

Is ChatGPT creating a cybersecurity nightmare? We asked the experts

ChatGPT can help novice coders create vicious malware, but does this herald a cyber apocalypse or is the problem overblown? We asked the experts to find out.

Hackers are using a devious new trick to infect your devices

Two new website domain name extensions have just been launched, and hackers are already abusing them to trick people into downloading malicious files.

Hacker ranks explode — here’s how you can protect yourself

Microsoft's Digital Defense report warns of a wave of new hackers and cybersecurity threats and tells you how to stop them.

Hackers target your holiday shopping with new phishing scam

Don't get fooled by this new and devious phishing scam that promises a free gift but instead collects your information and takes your money.

New COVID-19 phishing emails may steal your business secrets

Google Forms are being used by cybercriminals as a way to obtain sensitive information of business owners through COVID-19 phishing emails.

This dangerous new hacker tool makes phishing worryingly easy

Setting up phishing campaigns for Microsoft 365 has become a relatively straightforward process due to a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named Caffeine.

Hackers have found a way to log into your Microsoft email account

Account holders for Microsoft email services are being targeted in a fresh phishing campaign, according to security researchers from Zscaler's ThreatLabz group.

Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since last year, report says

Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since the last year and the odds that you'll be affected are increasing rapidly.

Google makes important Workspace change to prevent phishing

Google changes the way email notifications work when you collaborate in Workspace apps to prevent phishing attacks.

Microsoft Teams will now protect you against phishing attacks

Microsoft Teams' new Safe Links feature will help ensure you're a step ahead of hackers and can stay safe when clicking URLs in channels, chats, and meetings.

Google blocking 18 million scam emails related to coronavirus daily

It also blocked more than than 240M daily spam messages linked to the virus

Coronavirus panic is creating a scammer’s paradise. Don’t let your guard down

Email phishing attempts are likely to rise, says cybersecurity expert

Shark Tank host just lost nearly $400,000 in an email scam

Barbara Corcoran's bookkeeper was tricked into wiring the cash to fraudsters

Phishing scam costs a Texas school district more than $2 million

A Texas school district has revealed it was recently tricked into handing over more than $2 million in an email phishing scam. The FBI is now investigating the incident.

Mac attack: Mac phishing attacks rising at an alarming rate

Macs are at increasing risk of phishing attacks, according to a Kaspersky report, suggesting your sensitive information could be at risk.

Hundreds arrested in global effort to tackle email scammers

More than 280 alleged email scammers have been arrested in a global effort to crack down on the problem. The FBI said the cybercriminals tricked people and businesses into sending cash via wire transfers.

Amazon sellers had funds stolen by hackers in extensive six-month fraud

Amazon sellers have been targeted by hackers in a fraud that saw sales revenue and loans stolen from their accounts. The crime is reported to have continued for six months before it was discovered.The post Amazon sellers had funds stolen by hackers in extensive six-month fraud appeared first on Digital Trends.

Big phish: Report shows PayPal, Bank of America, Apple are top phishing targets

A new report out by Area 1 Security finds that PayPal is one of the largest targets for phishing attacks. Other brands that were on the list include Apple, Bank of America, and Microsoft.The post Big phish: Report shows PayPal, Bank of America, Apple are top phishing targets appeared first on Digital Trends.

Don’t be fooled! Study exposes most popular phishing email subject lines

Phishing emails are on the rise and a new study out by the cybersecurity company Barracuda has exposed some of the most common phishing email subject lines used to exploit businesses. The post Don’t be fooled! Study exposes most popular phishing email subject lines appeared first on Digital Trends.

Apple Store in Southern California Warning Customers About Fraudulent Phone Calls

Apple is warning customers who receive unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from the Apple Store at The Americana at

Apple Store in Southern California Warning Customers About Fraudulent Phone Calls

Apple is warning customers who receive unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from the Apple Store at The Americana at

Microsoft Security reports a massive increase in malicious phishing scams

Microsoft's most recent security report found phishing scams on the rise by up to 250 percent. Despite using machine learning to fight these scams, phishing attacks are becoming more complex and remain a serious security threat.The post Microsoft Security reports a massive increase in malicious phishing scams appeared first on Digital Trends.

What is phishing? Here’s everything you need to know

Have you ever dealt with a nuisance call pretending to be from your bank? An email offering you millions? A bizarre website redirect? Then chances are you've been the targeting of a phishing attack. But what is phishing, really?The post What is phishing? Here’s everything you need to know appeared first on Digital Trends.