paypalHow PayPal users get scammed
The most common ways PayPal users are cheated out of their money through spam, phishing, and various kinds of fraud on the platform.
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How to secure PayPal
Your online finances need proper protection. Learn how to secure your PayPal account.
Video: Six PayPal Security Features and How To Use Them
In this short video, we will explain six steps you can take to conveniently maximize the security of your PayPal account.
gamersHow to trade in online games safely
We present four rules of safe trading for gamers who earn money from in-game trades.
How to share subscriptions without tears
Many services allow you to share your subscription with family. Here’s how popular sites handle sharing.
Enjoy your Steam: how criminals make money on gamers
Why Steam users often fall victims to scams and frauds and how to avoid it.
Selfie hunting: Think twice before confirming your identity
Scammers are interested in your photos with ID cards. We explain why and how to stay protected.
Phishing without borders, or why you need to update your router
Cybercriminals are hijacking routers to steal people’s credentials for online banking and services.
From festive fun to password panic: Managing money online this Christmas
We love to spend money, but we worry about losing it and struggle to protect it. Read this report to learn how people think about the money they spend online.
attacksTop 5 most notorious cyberattacks
Epidemics, espionage, destruction: We present the most memorable cyberattacks of recent years.
FacebookAre you OK with Facebook being a middleman between you and your bank?
Facebook wants to be your financial service and wants your banking data. But do you want Facebook to have it?
def conHijacking online accounts through voicemail
When it comes to online accounts, voicemail is a major security hole. Here’s why.
Problems and risks of cryptocurrencies
Along with economic benefits, any new technology also comes with a certain number of problems. Cryptocurrencies are no exception.
Safe online shopping and banking on your Mac
Even Mac users take risks when shopping online. Fortunately, we can help.
Faking out fake tech support
A criminal ring in India posed as technical support and tricked many people, but they couldn’t fool David Jacoby, our senior security researcher.
Zombie computers and how to avoid them
Everything you need to know about botnets: how they work, why they are dangerous and how to stay safe.
How to not break the Internet
An unwitting army of connected devices caused an insane disruption of major Internet sites. IoT users need to wise up.
What is blockchain technology and how it works
Confused and wondering how Bitcoin and blockchain work? In this post we break it all down for you.
Android trump card: Acecard
Acecard is one of the most advanced banking trojans. It’s capable of overlaying more than 30 banks’ and financial systems’ apps and is spread via Google Play.