Kids and Computer Security Phishing is when scam artists send fake text, email, or pop-up messages to get people to share their personal and financial information. Criminals use the information to commit identity theft. Here are tips you can share with your kids to help them avoid a phishing scam: Don’t reply to text, email, […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: School Board Election Phishing No one is immune to being targeted by phishing attacks. In this week’s scam, cybercriminals targeted candidates in a local election. During any election season, many candidates post information about themselves online or on social media sites. Scammers can use this information to craft targeted attacks on […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Malware Spreadsheet Spread Scammers always look for ways to get you to make impulsive decisions. They usually scare or alarm you so that you react without thinking. In this week’s scam, cybercriminals send you an email with many urgent-sounding words that are designed to grab your attention immediately. The email looks […]
Read MoreSCAM OF THE WEEK: Malware Office Suite “You get what you pay for,” and this week’s scam is no exception. Cybercriminals are distributing a “free” pirated version of Microsoft Office across torrenting websites. The catch is that it’s actually malware. If you download and install it, the malware can begin harvesting your personal data. If […]
Read MoreScammers Could Ruin Your Travel Plans You’ve probably seen ads online for “free” vacations. Or you may have gotten emails, calls, or text messages saying you’ve won a vacation, even though you never entered a contest. If you respond to these offers, you’ll quickly learn that you have to pay some fees and taxes first […]
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