Social media: A treasure trove of spam and scams
How do spammers know how to target you for scams? They use social media to produce the most convincing types of spam.
Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold
We take a look at a new Netflix phish in circulation, using the time-honored trick of claiming the recipient is about to lose access unless they hand over some personal information.
Panic attack: Apple scams apply pressure
We take a look at some of the many vaguely threatening/panic-inducing attempts by Apple scams to phish potential victims. Featuring emails, texts, and…Edward Snowden?!
Facebook phishers want you to “Connect with Facebook”
Facebook phishers link from bogus landing pages hosted on sites(dot)google(dot)com URLs. What do they want? Your data.
There’s a hole in my bucket: Bitcoin scams aim to exploit volatile market
The world of Bitcoin is ablaze with profit, speculation, and potential riches for all. Unfortunately, scammers are in on the action and will stop at nothing to relieve the unwary of their digital fortunes. What are the threats, and what can you do to stay safe?
PayPal phish asks to verify transactions—don’t do it
We take a look at a batch of fake PayPal emails asking potential victims to visit a so-called resolution center to address unverified transactions.
A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
Learn what happened in the world of security during the week of November 13 – November 19.
419 scammer offers USD $60 million—and a free child
419 scammers offering up untold riches are nothing new. But untold riches and an adopted child for good measure? How could we not explore this one further?
Phishes, pseudophishes, and bad email
Everyone knows about phishing. But what about pseudophishing? When companies use poor design, no attribution, and broad requests for personal info, their legit emails look like a phish.
Netflix scam warning
Due to recent Netflix related phishing emails in the UK, we feel it’s important to keep an eye out for this scam and others like it.