FBI: Smart toys could harm children’s privacy and physical safety
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has recently issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA), encouraging consumers to think twice before purchasing internet-connected toys.
Fake FBI mail: “Send us $112 or we’ll lock your iCloud account”
Steer clear of this fake FBI message regarding your “locked” iCloud account. It’s nothing more than a get rich quick scam, and the people behind it are looking to cash in at your expense.
FBI announcement: paying the ransom is a bad idea
The FBI not only officially inform the world that they agree, ransomware is getting worse, but also decided to tell folks to not pay the ransom. We say “It’s about time.”
PSA: Tech Support Scams Pop-Ups on the Rise
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued a public service announcement warning about a “new twist to the telephone tech support scam”. This new type of scam goes beyond the social engineering aspect and threatens users with actual malware. Find out what this scam is about and most importantly how to stop and/or avoid it.
FBI Takes Down Poorly Secured Carders
Feds bust group selling counterfeit credit cards online.