Scam Alert - Be Careful What YOU Deem as a ScamCyndi Webb
Explore the different types of online and offline scams to keep yourself and your business safe. Learn about how they work and what to look for.
If an account is particularly sensitive or is a likely target for scammers, consider linking it to a no-contract, temporary phone (also called a burner), or just not linking it to a phone at all. It may be a bit more hassle on your end, but the peace of mind you get from knowing...
Scarewareusessocial engineeringto frighten or shock a user into thinking their system is vulnerable to an attack or potential hacking. However, no danger has actually been detected— it is a scam. The attacker succeeds when the user purchases unwanted—and dangerous—software in an attempt to remo...
Multi-factor authenticationrequires multiple pieces of information for someone to be able to log in and gain access. This is important in the event a scammer already has stolen the credentials of some employees. With MFA in place, especially if it includes biometric authentication, scammers are ...
This puts the IRS on alert to watch for any suspicious tax filings with your social security number and, if a fake tax return is filed in your name, makes it easier for you to dispute it and get it cleared up. While you're on the IRS's website, get a ...
An example of the kind of notification seen in a scareware attack. These computer virus pop-ups can even be spoofing attacks, making it seem like they’re coming directly from your operating system or another trusted source. The Google virus alert scam is one such tactic used to scare people...
And the internet safety landscape constantly shifts, which is why you need to recertify your SSL certification. To be safe, set a calendar alert every six months to a year to check your certificates on various parts of your site, and allow for the time and costs to recertify. Audit...
If you receive an alert on your mobile device stating that your password has been leaked in a data breach, you need to secure your accounts ASAP. Read More March 17, 2025 Identity Theft Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It? Only in These Cases Identity theft protection services aren’t rig...
Be alert for tech support scams An ongoing problem are scams where people get pop-ups, or unsolicited phone calls, telling them there is something wrong with their computer and imploring them to contact a "tech support agent" to help them. In reality there is generally nothing wrong with the...