phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information or data, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto

Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto
Scammers Impersonate Trump Inaugural Committee to Steal Crypto
July 06, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal prosecutors say scammers posed as the presidential inaugural committee to steal thousands in cryptocurrency. In a civil complaint filed last week — and reported...

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Brand Impersonation Scams Surge as Hackers Prey on Public Trust
Brand Impersonation Scams Surge as Hackers Prey on Public Trust
July 06, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers are reportedly impersonating brands like PayPal and Apple to steal information and send malware. That’s according to recent research by Cisco Talos on a...

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90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
January 02, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Phishing scams targeting corporate executives are reportedly increasing thanks to AI. Companies like eBay and British insurer Beazley have warned about an uptick in fraudulent emails containing personal details,...

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Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
Meta Sounds Pre-Holiday Alarm as Scam Incidents Jump 56%
December 10, 2024  |  Facebook / Meta

Meta has launched a pre-holiday anti-scam awareness campaign to keep users safe. “Scammers are persistent and try to trick people in a variety of ways...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. And today’s rising tide of cybercrime has unveiled a new frontier of fraud, one where malicious...

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Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
November 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Corporate email accounts are among the most exploitable entry points for scammers. Phishing, ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost companies billions of dollars...

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Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks
Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks
October 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

First came phishing. Now, consumers and cyberdefenders need to guard against “quishing.” As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Oct. 27), banks and regulators are...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
October 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. The artificial intelligence (AI) company revealed the attempt Wednesday (Oct. 9)...

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