Ever wonder how scammers have become more prevalent and resourceful than ever?
Over the last decade, digitalization, social media, and technology have given criminals countless new ways to find victims. From payment and messaging platforms to artificial intelligence and the rise of so-called “Scam-as-a-Service,” even people with minimal technical know-how can pay for ready-made scam kits and guides.
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The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) recently disclosed that threat actors stole the personal data of over 500,000 people in a data breach.
A cybersecurity incident exposed the personal data of more than half a million individuals associated with the PSEA to threat actors.
Applying for a business loan can be stressful, especially if you’re a small business owner trying to secure funding. Scammers take advantage of this urgency by setting up fake lenders, phishing for personal information, or tricking you into paying hidden fees.
To protect yourself and your business, follow these five essential checks before submitting a loan application.
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If you’re the family’s go-to tech support, you’re probably used to rescuing your parents or elderly relatives from frozen screens, forgotten passwords, and mysterious error messages. But beyond quick fixes, have you checked whether their devices are actually secure?
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Have you ever wondered why your child keeps asking for money to buy things in their favorite game? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves caught off guard by the world of loot boxes and in-game purchases.
Loot boxes and in-game purchases, while adding excitement to games, also come with potential risks. It’s important to be aware of these risks, especially when kids don’t fully understand how these features work.
The goal isn’t to take the fun out of gaming—it’s to make sure that fun doesn’t turn into a financial problem.
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The TikTok Blackout Challenge, also known as the “choking game” or “pass-out challenge,” is a highly dangerous trend that involves cutting off oxygen to the brain to induce a brief, euphoric sensation. Participants often choke themselves or have someone else apply pressure to their necks. While this might sound shocking, it’s precisely this sense of danger and peer validation that makes such challenges appealing to curious children and teens.
The challenge is presented in a way that downplays the risks, showing participants laughing or walking away unscathed. What they don’t show are the serious risks—like brain damage or even death—that can result from asphyxiation.
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If you work in real estate, you are likely relying more on digital tools for online listings, virtual property tours, and electronic payments and contracts. While these technologies make transactions faster and easier, they also expose your clients’ sensitive personal and financial information to new risks. This means you must be more vigilant than ever in safeguarding your clients’ data.
Protecting sensitive information is not just a recommended practice; it is mandatory for maintaining trust, your business’s reputation, and for ensuring legal compliance. Laws such as the GDPR in Europe and similar privacy regulations in many U.S. states impose strict requirements for securing and protecting client information.
Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bank recently disclosed that a data breach exposed the personal information of 22,000 customers.
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Google has addressed a security weakness in Chrome for macOS – one signaled by Mac-maker Apple itself after it learned that hackers may be exploiting it to compromise end users.
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An alleged mastermind behind the multi-million-dollar LockBit ransomware operation has been extradited to face charges in the United States.
51-year-old Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, was extradited this month on charges that he was a developer of the LockBit ransomware group.
Panev was allegedly a key figure in the LockBit ransomware operation from its inception around 2019 through 2024. During this time, he is accused of coding the data-crippling malware used by the hacking group to extort hundreds of millions of dollars from victims worldwide.
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