Tag: Online Security

Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites

Fraudsters use the topic of stock liquidation as a basis for numerous shopping scams

Recent events around the Wilko retail chain are sad for its customers, but may also expose folks to financial dangers. Scammers use the news about shops and stock liquidation due to financial issues as a basis for a huge amount of shopping scams. Let’s find out how they work, what are their dangers, and how… Continue reading Wilko Stock Liquidation Scams – Fake Shopping Sites

Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins

For the next month, students and their parents should be vigilant.

As the new school season approaches, scammers target students and their parents. They use social engineering and offer free school kits and discounts to lure potential victims. Thus, back to school scams are gaining momentum. The Season of Back to School Scams Cybersecurity researchers discovered a scam campaign that uses PDF files. Under the guise… Continue reading Back to School Scams Expand As August Begins

Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?

Scammers have learned how to use .zip domains in spear phishing

The Internet has become our second home. Every time we surf the Internet, we scammed. And this time, cybercriminals did not miss their chance to deceive us using a new “.zip” domain. What’s a .zip domain? Some time ago, Google allowed new Top Level Domain (TLD) names for registration. Those are .zip, .mov, and .phd.… Continue reading Are .zip Domains Safe to Use and Visit?

Twitter Blue to X Phishing Breakout

Another unpleasant situation with Twitter is expanding around its transition to a new name - X

Amid the chaos of Twitter’s transition to the new name – X, scammers have devised yet another deception scheme. They offer Twitter Blue users to transfer their subscriptions to X, but the victim gives the attackers access to their Twitter account instead of moving. Twitter Blue to X Phishing Emails As Twitter’s global rebranding is… Continue reading Twitter Blue to X Phishing Breakout

Bed Bath & Beyond Shopping Scams

Cybercriminals use the sell-off of a bankrupted retailer to scam people

In late April, 2023, American home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. This event was expected, due to the company’s poor performance over the last quarter before the bankruptcy. Though, not only short sellers decided to make profit on this: online scammers decided to fool people, appealing to… Continue reading Bed Bath & Beyond Shopping Scams

Grand Explorer Software – Remove Malware & Repair System

Grand Explorer shows tons of unwanted ads, that often have malicious contents

Grand Explorer app, or, as it is displayed in the list of installed programs, Grand Explorer 1.0.0.1 (2.4.5.0), is a classic example of adware. This program does not even try to mimic a legit utility, and simply shows you dozens of ads without your permission. It not just creates a mess in your system, but… Continue reading Grand Explorer Software – Remove Malware & Repair System

5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam

5 Signs That You've Fallen Victim to a Scam

Internet fraud is becoming increasingly widespread and sophisticated. From simple phishing to romantic scammers, fraudsters are always looking for and inventing new ways to deceive unsuspecting victims. Let’s talk about the ways to understand that you’ve fallen victim to a scam, or are close to becoming one. It’s important to remember that it’s crucial to… Continue reading 5 Signs That You’ve Fallen Victim to a Scam

PDF Virus

Infected PDF documents may introduce any possible malware type to your PC

Among numerous other files, PDFs are considered one of the most convenient to use for read-only documents. They prevent editing the content, yet retain the ability to carry interactive content. But is it totally safe? Can a PDF have a virus? Let’s find out. Background of PDF Virus First things first, so let’s see the… Continue reading PDF Virus

Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked

A 15-million YouTube channel was hijacked to spread crypto-related scam

Linus Tech Tips, a YouTube 15-million tech channel, was hacked and then used to spread a cryptocurrency scam. It happened around March 23, 2023, and could have led to massive victims among channel subscribers. YouTube has already taken care of the channel by suspending it. Who is Linus Tech Tips? Linus Tech Tips is a… Continue reading Linus Tech Tips YouTube Channel Hacked