Fraud has been around almost as long as Homo sapiens, perhaps even longer. Over the millennia, its format has changed a lot. But it’s always been part of the human condition, and probably always will be. Recently, however, it feels like opportunities to commit fraud are growing faster than society can keep up. In 2023, U.S. […]
Cryptocurrency theft cost victims over $14 billion in 2024 alone, with phishing schemes accounting for approximately 40% of these thefts. If you’ve experienced the gut-wrenching realization that your Bitcoin or other digital assets have been stolen, you’re facing a situation that requires immediate action. The quicker you act to recover stolen cryptocurrency, the better […]
Despite affiliate marketing being among some of the ways that one can earn a passive income online,it has also become a breeding ground for scams. In this article we will discuss how affiliate marketing scams work and what action should one take in case you identify them. This will help with protecting your earnings and […]
Deepfake technology has transformed from an intriguing digital innovation into an advanced tool that cybercriminals employ. These AI-created videos, audio files, and pictures can realistically replicate actual individuals. They generate unparalleled possibilities for fraud and trickery. With deepfakes growing more obtainable and lifelike, they’re progressively utilized in complex global schemes targeting people, companies, and institutions. […]
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and one of the more insidious attacks is the password spraying attack. Unlike traditional brute-force attacks, which focus on guessing multiple passwords for a single account, password spraying attacks target multiple accounts using a small set of commonly used passwords. This technique often goes undetected, making it a significant […]
Finding someone online just from a photo isn’t difficult anymore. With image recognition technology getting sharper and smarter, now it’s pretty easy to track down people using only their faces. Whether you want to verify a social media profile, identify a scammer, or satisfy curiosity, modern reverse image search tools can help you. In this […]
In the digital age, emojis have become a universal language, transcending borders and making communication more expressive. While these small pictograms were originally designed to add emotions and nuance to online conversations, they have also found an unexpected use in the world of cybercrime. Scammers and fraudsters have learned to exploit emojis for deception, creating […]
Online scams are as old as the internet, and people have become pretty good at avoiding the classics. However, Nigerian princes and lucky lottery winners are making way for a new generation of unexpected and sophisticated scams. Here are four scams you’ve likely never considered but should watch out for. 1. Deepfake Scams AI has […]
Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, both 23 from California, are accused of defrauding investors of over $22 million through NFT “rug pull” scams and wire fraud from 2021 to 2024. They allegedly ran schemes like Vault of Gems, Faceless, and Sinful Souls, using fake promises and deceptive marketing to lure victims. Each charge could result […]
In 2024, North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion in cryptocurrency across 47 incidents, making up 61% of global crypto theft. This marks a 102.88% increase from 2023’s $660.50 million. These funds are used to finance weapons programs, posing a global security threat. Key targets include cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi platforms, and corporate finance systems, with individual […]