Don't Be Fooled By This New "Helpful" Email Scam
You might think you know all about email scams now, but there's a new one that's even trickier. Here's what it looks like and what you must know about it.
How Scammers Use Phishing Emails to Target Students
The number of scams aimed at students is on the rise and many are falling into these traps. Here's what you need to know and what you should do to avoid them.
I'm Being Used by Scammers to Steal Instagram Accounts
Someone is pretending to be me online, using my name, an article I wrote, and a fake email address to hack Instagram accounts. Here's what you can learn from it.
Beware These Netflix Email Phishing Scams
Netflix users are being hacked, often by cyber-criminals targeting them via email. It doesn't even matter if you're a frequent streamer or not: you need to beware these fraudulent messages.
How to Spot an SMS Scam and What to Do Next
SMS phishing (or SMiShing) is the act of phishing using SMS messages. They're common, so must be a successful line of attack for online scammers. But how can you spot an SMS scam?
Should You Accept LinkedIn Invites from Strangers?
A recent survey found that 24% of LinkedIn users have connected with strangers, despite LinkedIn's repeated warnings not to. Could this explain how LinkedIn has become a vector for spear-phishing and other scams?
10 Best Security & Privacy Apps for Smartphones & Tablets
Security threats to smartphones and tablets are endless. Beyond the internal security options of your device, you should be using a few apps to protect your smartphone - here are some we recommend.
How to Avoid Phishing Emails in Gmail With One Trick
There's a neat trick that Gmail users can use to avoid all kinds of phishing emails. Here's how you can take advantage of it now.
After the Massive Tumblr Leak, It's Time to Talk about Phishing
The vast majority of the 68 million hacked Tumblr accounts are perfect targets for phishing emails. But how do these emails work, how can they be stopped, and can you avoid phishing emails?
New Phishing Techniques To Be Aware of: Vishing and Smishing
Vishing and smishing are dangerous new phishing variants. What should you be looking out for? How will you know a vishing or smishing attempt when it arrives? And are you likely to be a target?
4 Essential Questions to Ask Before Clicking Any Link
It can be difficult to distinguish a legitimate link from a harmful one online. Here are questions to help you determine whether a site is safe next time you're wondering.
Be Careful When Typing URLs Unless You Want Malware
The next time you mistype a particular domain name, you could catch a virus or malware! Here's what you need to know.
How to Spot a Phishing Email
Catching a phishing email is tough! Scammers pose as PayPal or Amazon, trying to steal your password and credit card information, are their deception is almost perfect. We show you how to spot the fraud.
Gone Phishing: 5 Security Terms You Need to Know
The Internet is a shark tank; you're exposed to threats left and right. You need to understand the risks to protect yourself. Here we introduce you to the five most common online security threats.
5 Ways Passwords and Other Data Can Be Stolen From Right Under Your Nose
If you lose your password to criminals, your entire existence can potentially be rewritten. Protect yourself.
5 Examples To Help You Spot A Fraud Or Fake Email
The shift from spam to phishing attacks is noticeable, and is on the rise. If there's a single mantra to keep in mind, it's this -- the number one defense against phishing is awareness.
Using NFC? 3 Security Risks To Be Aware Of
NFC, which stands for near-field communication, is the next evolution and is already a core feature in some of the newer smartphone models like the Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S4. But as with all technologies, NFC comes with its own set of risks.