Jun 25, 2020 | Newsletter
The term “fake news” has become a colloquialism in circles everywhere along the socio-political spectrum. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, it has become a public health crisis. Social media propagates the spread of fake news through clickbait, when users share articles...
May 14, 2020 | Newsletter
Crooks are use phishing emails to install ransomware on hospital systems to extort payment. Hospitals and healthcare facilities across the globe are overwhelmed by the COVID-19 crisis. Staff is working overtime under extremely stressful conditions, facilities are...
Apr 24, 2020 | Newsletter
The Federal Trade Commission has been overwhelmed with reports of Coronavirus-related frauds. As of the beginning of April, consumers have been conned out of $8.39 million in total with $574 as the median reported loss. These scams include everything from fake...
Mar 16, 2020 | Newsletter
Scammers have already jumped on this crisis to take advantage of widespread fear and panic. Whenever a crisis emerges, there are always scammers ready to swoop in and capitalize on the situation. The global outbreak of the coronavirus has provided the perfect...
Feb 20, 2020 | Newsletter
You’ve heard of phishing. Now, it happens on your mobile phone’s SMS text messages. It’s called smishing: scam messages sent by text that prompt you to reveal personal information and include links to download malware on your phone. While people have...
