Tag: Online Security

Top 3 MMS Scams: What Threats Can Messages Bring

MMS is a rather old technology that is being pushed out of…

Stephanie Adlam

Hacker Leaks BBVA Bank Data, Including User Details

On November 11, 2024 a hacker known as Gatito_FBI_NZ published an extensive…

Stephanie Adlam

URL:Blacklist in Avast or AVG

URL:Blacklist in Avast or AVG means Web Shield blocked a site, redirect,…

Stephanie Adlam

Fake CAPTCHA ClickFix Malware: What to Do If You Ran the Command

Fake CAPTCHA and ClickFix pages ask users to open Run, PowerShell, or…

Stephanie Adlam

New Telegram Scam Mimics Digital Wallets, Promotes Shady Apps

A new Telegram scam has emerged, leveraging bots functionality of the application…

Stephanie Adlam

Are Browser Extensions Safe? Data Theft, Permissions & Cleanup

Browser extensions can be useful, but broad permissions can expose browsing history,…

Polina Lisovskaya

Binance Smart Contracts Blockchain Abused in Malware Spreading

Cybercriminals appear to exploit Binance smart contracts as intermediary C2, preferring them…

Stephanie Adlam

Gmail “This Message Might Be Dangerous”: Meaning and Fixes

Gmail says "This message might be dangerous" or "This message seems dangerous"?…

Daniel Zimmermann

HTTPS vs HTTP

HTTPS and HTTP are constantly around us, but their difference is not…

Stephanie Adlam

Windows Defender Security Warning Scam: Remove the Fake Alert

Windows Defender Security Warning is a fake browser pop-up scam, not a…

Stephanie Adlam

How to Protect Personal Data From Scams and Account Takeover

Personal data can fuel phishing, impersonation, SIM swap, identity theft, and account…

Brendan Smith

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