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phishing

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Facebook phishing scheme used over 39,000 fake websites, lawsuit says

The login pages were made to look like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

On Dec 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
USPS mailboxes next to a phishing scam

Don’t click that USPS text you just got—it’s a scam

The phishing scheme attempts to obtain personal information from its recipients.

On Sep 15, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
A webcam on top of a laptop

Hackers are hiding malware in videoconference links

Zoom, Teams, Meet are being targeted for phishing attacks.

On May 12, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
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Researchers expose how Amazon Echo and Google Home can steal passwords

Security researchers unveil a new vulnerability in smart home speakers.

On Oct 22, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

Watch out for this new Instagram copyright phishing scam

The attack asks users to log in to a fake page to dispute an alleged copyright violation.

On Sep 24, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

Don’t fall victim to this Venmo texting scam

Police warn of a new phishing attack that attempts to steal your personal financial info.

On Sep 18, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

Facebook’s new sign-up feature resembles a phishing attack

Social media site plans to discontinue practice after outcry.

On Apr 3, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

New phishing attack uses Google Translate to trick users

Here's how to protect yourself.

On Feb 7, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
google phishing quiz

Can you spot an email from a hacker?

Google releases phishing test of the latest tricks.

On Jan 23, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
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Netflix warns users to be cautious of new phishing scam

Don't click on any links and definitely don't update your payment info.

On Dec 17, 2018 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming Tech
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New Netflix email scam asks users for credit card information

Avoid pressing any attachments and links contained in emails.

On Jan 15, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
Verified Twitter icon with background pattern of Verified icon with question mark in place of check mark

Twitter is promoting a ‘get verified’ phishing scam

Apparently, Twitter's ad approval process is still broken.

On Jan 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
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Netflix phishing scam asks for your payment info [Update]

This one targets bank accounts.

On Sep 25, 2017 by Audra Schroeder

Streaming Tech
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Equifax has been sending people to a fake phishing site for weeks

Seriously, Equifax???

On Sep 20, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Layer 8 Tech
browser phishing attack: Padlock with fishing line and hook

How to keep hackers from tricking you with this invisible phishing attack

Even savvy internet users can fall for this one.

On Apr 23, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Layer 8 Tech

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