phishing

Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.

We discovered a new wave of attacks on WhatsApp users in which attackers steal victims’ accounts using fake voting pages and social engineering on social networks.

The Kaspersky for Android app can now detect malicious links in notifications from any app.

Artificial intelligence has given scammers a new set of tools for deception — from generating deepfakes, to instantly setting up phishing websites or fraudulent email campaigns. Let’s discuss the latest AI trends in phishing and scams — and how to stay safe.

How 5G smartphone connectivity can be compromised, and what it means for subscribers.

Brushing, quishing, and other fraud schemes that begin with the delivery by courier of a product you never ordered.

Everything you need to know about the latest Telegram scams and phishing, and how to stay safe.

We’ve uncovered a new Trojan — Efimer — which steals cryptocurrency via the clipboard. Here’s how it functions, and how you can stay protected.

Attackers are sending phishing emails to developers of PyPi packages and Firefox add-ons.

The more jobs you juggle, the higher your exposure to personal cybersecurity risks — especially if you’re a Zoomer.

We dive into which corporate systems support passkeys, where compatibility falls short, and why we probably won’t be saying goodbye to passwords anytime soon.

Don’t panic. Again, don’t panic. Did we say don’t panic? A common threat explained in simple terms.

Scammers are tricking people into giving up cryptocurrency through Google Forms surveys. Here is what they are doing and how to avoid falling victim to this scam.

A curious case of spear-phishing email techniques employed on a mass scale.

Scammers have figured out how to send text messages that actually bypass cellular networks. How does illicit “SMS blasting” work, why does it matter for travelers, and how to stay safe.

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank to all comers — with no exceptions — and to boost their credibility they’ve even rolled out a deepfake newscast generated by AI.

This post examines a hybrid email-and-phone scam in which attackers send emails from a genuine Microsoft email address.

Scammers are using Google ads to push fake versions of real websites – and they’re after business accounts and company data.

Scammers are exploiting Google services to send fake law enforcement inquiry notifications, making them look like they originate from accounts.google.com.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.