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Apple's Own System Used to Send Phishing Emails
A phishing email that really came from Apple, passed every security check, and pushes you to call a scam line about a fake $899 charge.
April 21, 20263 min read
Why Scam Links Now Come From Places You Trust
Criminals are hosting their scam pages on Google Docs, Microsoft OneDrive, and Canva. Your eyes see a familiar brand. Your instinct says safe. It's not.
May 6, 20253 min read
Etsy Sellers Are Being Tricked by Fake Buyers
A scam aimed squarely at Etsy sellers. A "buyer" messages with a problem, sends a link, and if you follow it you'll end up typing your payment card into a fake Etsy page.
April 22, 20253 min read
The Crypto Exchange Email That Empties Your Wallet
A phishing email claims to be from Coinbase, Kraken, or Wealthsimple Crypto, warning of unusual activity. Click the link and your crypto is gone. Unlike bank fraud, there's no rev…
April 17, 20253 min read
The Fake PayPal Bitcoin Charge That Isn't Real
An email shows a $400 Bitcoin purchase on your PayPal account. Panic sets in. You call the number. That's when the real scam starts.
February 13, 20253 min read
When One Vendor Takes Down Half the Internet
In July 2024 a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike pushed a small update to software running on millions of computers worldwide. The update had a bug. Within hours, Windows m…
July 20, 20243 min read
The Privacy Cost of Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat
Riot Vanguard, EasyAntiCheat, BattlEye. The software your game installs to catch cheaters runs deeper on your PC than almost anything else you own. Here's what that means.
July 8, 20243 min read
What to Do When a Data Breach Hits the News
A plain-language checklist for what to actually do when you hear a big company got hacked and your email might be in the leak.
July 8, 20243 min read
How Ransomware Comes for Small Organizations
Ransomware isn't just a problem for big companies. Small dental offices, school boards, churches, and nonprofits are the easiest targets. Here's what it looks like and what to do.
July 8, 20243 min read