As we quickly approach the holidays, there are many tactics scammers use to fool unsuspecting online shoppers and holiday enthusiasts. Many of us get excited about the “too good to be true” deals we find during Black Friday or how great we feel donating to charity - but while we’re completing our holiday checklists from the comfort of our homes, scammers are hard at work. Each year, consumers become more aware...
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Happy New Year and welcome back to the first work week of the year! As we move into 2021, we can look back into 2020 and see that it was a tough year for many industries as the pandemic brought on a new level of cybercrime that ultimately took advantage of those unprepared for a surge in attacks. The healthcare industry was no exception and has been hit even harder over...
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Even six months after it was discovered, the first Mac malware of the year is still causing a giant headache. According to ZDNet, the recently discovered Fruitfly malware is a stealthy but highly-invasive infection for Macs that went undetected for years. The controller of the malware has the capability to remotely take complete control of an infected computer -- files, webcam, screen, and keyboard and mouse. But despite its recent discovery, there is...
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Cyber criminals are successfully taking advantage of social media and naivety to steal Bitcoin and distribute malware. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the rising price and popularity of Bitcoin to try to steal the currency and distribute malware. The cryptocurrency has become invaluable to cybercriminals who exploit its anonymous, decentralised nature as a tool for demanding ransomware payments and laundering various other ill-gotten gains. This month social media Bitcoin scams have reached a...
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