While the world is focused on the coronavirus, malicious hackers, cybercriminals and scammers are pushing out their own form of malware. IBM’s X-Force reports that COVID-19 related spam is up a … [Read more...] about 5 router settings you must change to protect your network
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FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Fraudsters are seizing upon the COVID-19 crisis to mount fresh attacks to get your money, the FBI and DHS … [Read more...] about FBI, US government warn on spike in coronavirus scams
Stimulus check scams, sanitize food deliveries, spying bosses and more : Tech Q&Aspying bosses and more : Tech Q&A
Beware of scams related to the stimulus checks being sent to U.S. households, Kim Komando warns. (Getty)Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new … [Read more...] about Stimulus check scams, sanitize food deliveries, spying bosses and more : Tech Q&Aspying bosses and more : Tech Q&A
Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Credit card skimming is on the rise as online shopping explodes in the wake of the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Credit card skimming is new threat in coronavirus era
Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The enforcement of mandatory work-from-home policies has opened new doors for hackers, according to … [Read more...] about Hackers could exploit the shift to working from home, experts say
Google sees 350 percent increase in phishing websites during COVID-19 pandemic, report reveals
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Hackers have been trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis, with a new report revealing a 350 … [Read more...] about Google sees 350 percent increase in phishing websites during COVID-19 pandemic, report reveals
Risk of ‘deadly’ cyberattack looms amid coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus pandemic has increased the risk of cyberattack, the World Economic Forum has warned. Officials note that, with the world battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak, a cyberattack … [Read more...] about Risk of ‘deadly’ cyberattack looms amid coronavirus outbreak
Cyberattack hits Department of Health and Human Services, report says
With the U.S. battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak, a cyberattack hit the Department of Health and Human Services on Saturday, Bloomberg reports. Citing three people familiar with the matter, … [Read more...] about Cyberattack hits Department of Health and Human Services, report says
California man tied to ex-Rep. Katie Hill’s campaign accused of hacking primary rival’s website
The FBI has arrested a California man linked to the 2018 campaign of former Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., and accused him of carrying out cyberattacks on the website of one of her Democratic primary … [Read more...] about California man tied to ex-Rep. Katie Hill’s campaign accused of hacking primary rival’s website
5 Internet crimes you need to pay attention to
A new FBI report on Internet crime highlights the most devastating cybercrime with reported losses exceeding $3.5 billion in 2019.The FBI based its report on 467,000 complaints by the public to the … [Read more...] about 5 Internet crimes you need to pay attention to
