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Scammers are launching more malicious campaigns designed to take advantage of the anxiety and confusion over the COVID-19 vaccines. Image: iStock The rollout of coronavirus vaccines around the world is certainly welcome news following a year grappling with the deadly pandemic. But vaccine deployment has encountered bumps in the road as many people are still uncertain over when, where and how to get their shots. That confusion has been ripe for exploitation by cybercriminals, triggering…

Attention Android Users: This Free VPN App Leaked the Data of 21 Million Users To live our digital lives to the fullest, we rely on a variety of technologies to support our online activities. And while some apps and devices are meant to make certain tasks more convenient or provide us with greater security, others simply offer a false sense of security and could potentially lead to online misfortune. One such platform is SuperVPN. While…

Who loves tax season besides accountants? Hackers  It’s tax time in the United States, and even if you’re pretty sure you did everything right, you’re worried. Did I file correctly? Did I claim the right deductions? Will I get audited? Unfortunately, tax season brings out scammers eager to take advantage of your anxiety. The tax scam landscape First, know that you’re probably doing a good job with your taxes. Less than 2% of returns get…

How to Spot, and Prevent, the Tax Scams That Target Elders Elder scams cost seniors in the U.S. some $3 billion annually. And tax season adds a healthy sum to that appalling figure. What makes seniors such a prime target for tax scams? The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) states several factors. For one, elders are typically trusting and polite. Additionally, many own their own home, have some manner of savings, and enjoy the benefits…

Written by Tim Starks Mar 1, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP After a surprising lull at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, phone scammers are back, and showing signs of overlapping more and more with text messages and cyber elements. Scammers are combining phone calls with tricks to circumvent two-factor authentication, using information they obtain online to make more targeted calls and, in some cases, mimicking the attack methods of hackers, government and industry officials say. Phone…

Fraud Prevention Month starts today, which reminds me of three business-related online frauds I’ve written about. Let’s take a look at them and discuss some of the similarities they share: Toymaker Mattel nearly lost US$3 million in 2015 when the CFO trusted an email supposedly from her boss asking her to transfer the funds to a new supplier in China. Mattel’s protocol for such large transfers called for approval to come from the CEO and…

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“We are currently fighting not only the covid-19 pandemic, but also an epidemic that is spreading through cyberspace: ransomware,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition. Mayorkas’s comments came as DHS announced $25 million in cybersecurity grants to put cybersecurity at the top of the agency’s agenda as a part of a larger security initiative.  “With this funding, state and local grant recipients can conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, strengthen their ‘dot…