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Funeral scams: How to spot and avoid common tricks
Losing a loved one brings overwhelming grief, which unfortunately makes it an opportune moment for scammers to strike. Funeral scams target vulnerable families during their most difficult hours to exp...
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CEO fraud: How it happens and how to protect your business
Sometimes, all it can take is one convincing message to move real money. A finance manager might get an email that looks like it came from the CEO, asking them to pay an invoice. It looks normal, the ...
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How to detect and prevent barrel phishing attacks
Barrel phishing attacks unfold slowly and rely on your attention, your routine, and the moments when you least expect manipulation. Even strong security tools can’t replace your own awareness, espec...
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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers create, maintain, and monetize ransomware platforms by leasing them to affiliates, who conduct intrusions a...
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What is shadow IT, and why it matters for security
Shadow IT has become a common feature of modern workplaces as cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, and browser-based tools make it easy for teams to adopt new technology quickly, of...
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Avoiding Target gift card scams: What you need to know
Target gift card scams take multiple forms, from tampered gift cards secretly drained upon loading the card to fake “government agents” pressuring you to pay them via gift cards. In many cases, re...
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Is AliExpress safe? Everything you need to know before you buy
AliExpress is one of the most popular platforms for low-cost international shopping, which naturally raises questions about safety, reliability, and what protections buyers actually have when somethin...
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Loyalty program fraud: What it is and how to protect yourself
Loyalty programs are easy to overlook as a fraud risk because reward points and miles don’t feel like real money. But scammers do target customer incentive programs: they steal accumulated rewards a...
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How to make your Facebook account private
Facebook doesn’t have a single “make my account private” button. Instead, you can control your privacy through several settings that affect who can see your posts, profile details, photos, and a...
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What happened to secret conversations? How private is Facebook Messenger today?
Facebook Messenger used to offer a “secret conversations” feature that provided a more private way to chat with friends and family. However, if you’re a regular Messenger user, you may have noti...
