SCAM OF THE WEEK: From Flow Charts to Phishing You may have used Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for work projects, but you might be less familiar with Microsoft Visio. Visio is used to make diagrams and flow charts. However, cybercriminals are using this tool to try to steal your user credentials. In this week’s […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Artificial Intelligence, Real Scam You may be familiar with ChatGPT, an AI assistant that generates realistic conversations. It was developed by an organization called OpenAI. In this week’s scam, cybercriminals could send you a phishing email that appears to be from OpenAI. The email warns that you will lose access to […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: From Tickets to Email Trickery If you recently bought a ticket to a local event, you may have used Eventbrite’s website or smartphone app. Eventbrite is an online platform that allows you to create, promote, and attend events. But cybercriminals are abusing this platform to steal your personal information and money. […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: The Fake TSA Precheck Email Many air travelers turn to TSA PreCheck for its quickness and ease. TSA PreCheck is a US airport screening program that allows you to get through airport security with fewer steps and without waiting in long lines. But cybercriminals take advantage of this tool to trick […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Beware the Fake Cashier’s Check Beware the Fake Cashier’s Check No one is immune to being targeted by scammers, including lawyers and law firms. Lawyers often handle debt collection, and cybercriminals are seeking to take advantage of that. In this week’s scam, a law firm is contacted by someone claiming to […]
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