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Hackers gain access to credit card details of approximately 1.7 million people in USA and Canada
Hackers have managed to gain access to the credit card details of approximately 1.7 million people, mainly located in Canada and the USA. A Florida-based…
What is a QR Code Scam?
Bad actors are always on the lookout for ways to scam people. They would do anything that could trick potential victims into sharing sensitive information.…
FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports $1.6 billion in losses for Americans due to scams and fraud
A recently revealed report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) showed that businesses and consumers reported a staggering $1.6 billion cybercrime losses between…
How can you check if your SSN was leaked on the dark web after the NPD breach?
Earlier this year, hackers stole nearly three billion records from the National Public Data (NPD) and posted the stolen details on the dark web for…
What Is a Smurf Attack? + 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
A Smurf attack is a cyberattack where a hacker tricks devices into sending unwanted traffic to a target, overwhelming it. Ever experienced your internet being…
What Is a Whaling Attack (Whale Phishing) + How Can You Prevent It?
Whale phishing is a cyberattack that specifically targets high-level executives (CEOs and CTOs) within an organization, aiming to steal sensitive information or authorize fraudulent financial…
What Is Captcha and How Does It Work?
While most of the time this is a quick step before you can continue your activity, many people wonder what a CAPTCHA is? And what is its purpose?