Facebook is a useful social tool which allows users to easily stay in touch with friends and family and stay up-to-date on news and events. However, Facebook has been criticized for exposing users’ personal information to the public too easily. If you don’t configure your default privacy settings, you too could become a victim of […]
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Online Romance Scams Romance scams (a.k.a. “Catfishing,”) are fake online profiles created in order to lure someone into romantic relationship. The scammer then often uses this relationship to gain the victim’s trust in order to gain money. It can happen to anyone at any age, and both men and women commonly fall victim to these
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Lost Pets: When NOT to Share (Trigger warning: images of injured pets below.) Some lost pet posts are actually a type of scam that preys on people’s compassion for animals. Usually, the scammers will post a photo of a badly injured pet on a social media platform such as Facebook or Nextdoor. The
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What is “Typosquatting?” Typosquatting is a type of cybercrime in which a common misspelling of a popular web address is registered to a scammer. Examples might be “www.amaazon.com” or “www.googel.com.” (See more examples in graphic below.) The goal of typosquatting is to trick users into visiting the wrong website, often with malicious intent. Typosquatting is
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Pets are an integral part of many people’s lives, providing companionship, comfort, and joy. As pet owners, it’s essential to make sure that our furry friends are well cared for. Luckily, technology has made it easier than ever to keep our pets healthy and content. Here are a few ways technology can make your life
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As technology advances, so does the ability to create fake content. Deepfakes, in particular, have become a growing concern as they are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it more challenging to detect and avoid them. Deepfakes are images, recordings, or even products that might look shocking or play into your hopes or fears. A new product
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Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world, and offers an incredibly wide range of products to its customers. These products are often sold on Amazon not by the original manufacturer, but by smaller, independent sellers. These are called “third-party sellers” as they are neither Amazon nor the manufacturer, but a totally separate “third”
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We all know how crafty online scammers can be. Did you know that they are also wealthy enough to purchase ad space at the top of Google’s search results? These links are labeled as “Google Sponsored Links,” and the company is supposed to be screening out cybercriminals from purchasing ads. However, in recent
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THE “YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED” SCAM A loud noise. Strange images. Your computer is freaking out — but you shouldn’t. Some “Your Computer is Infected” Scam Examples: This type of attack is called Scareware. The “fake virus” scam succeeds when the user allows remote control of their computer. Scareware can come in the form of
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THE “FAKE INVOICE” SCAM Fake invoice emails are on the rise, especially for businesses. Both small and large businesses can be the victim of these fake invoice scams. Some “Fake Invoice” Scam Examples: It looks like a well-known company sending you an email showing an expensive purchase you just made, or a subscription
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