Coronavirus Bitcoin scam promises “millions” working from home
We look at a set of Coronavirus Bitcoin scam emails promising vast sums of cryptocash that can be made working from home—but drains users accounts instead.
Lock and Code S1Ep1: On RSA, the human element, and the week in security
We look at all the interesting security news from last week’s RSA Conference and beyond, plus present the first episode of our brand-new podcast: Lock and Code.
Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter mishaps invite typosquatters and scammers
Rudy Giuliani’s Twitter account contains many typos that lead to the wrong website—and scammers and typosquatters are taking advantage.
Cyber tips for safe online dating: How to avoid privacy gaffs, exploits, and scams
We give advice on safe online dating, including steering clear of scams, buttoning up on privacy, and avoiding vulnerable apps.
WOOF locker: Unmasking the browser locker behind a stealthy tech support scam operation
We reveal the inner workings of WOOF locker, the most sophisticated browser locker campaign we’ve seen to date. Learn how this tech support scam evades researchers and ensnares users by hiding in plain sight.
How not to buy drugs on the Internet
Most get-rich-quick schemes on the Internet prove to be scams in disguise—and that includes buying drugs. Learn how scammers take advantage of users looking for illegal activities online.
Help prevent disaster donation scams from causing more misery
Scammers will stop at nothing—not even a tragic natural disaster—for a chance to cash in. We offer some helpful tips to avoid disaster donation scams.
Instagram clamps down on fake messages with anti-phishing tool
We take a look at a new anti-phishing feature Instagram hopes will cut down on imitation messages and other social engineering attempts.
Nextdoor neighborhood app sends letters on its users’ behalf
The Nextdoor neighborhood app sends out snail mail letters to neighbors on behalf of its users. Is this a scam—or an ill-conceived marketing plan?
The lucrative business of Bitcoin sextortion scams (updated)
Sextortion scams are back on the radar, and many say they’re on the uptick. We investigate an email campaign to see how lucrative the business of sextortion can be.
