Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve, enhance and become more powerful. While AI can be very beneficial, it can be just as harmful. In fact, AI has now become a powerful tool for generating phishing emails- specifically AI chatbot tools such as ChatGPT.* Scammers have been taking advantage of this tool because it makes […]
These days, many of us bank, communicate with healthcare providers and insurance companies, perform financial transactions, and shop via the Internet. This is convenient, but it also can put your personal information at risk if you’re not careful. Before you donate or throw away a computer, use a specially designed program to “wipe” the hard […]
With the rising prices of groceries, housing, and many other necessities, many are looking for ways to cut costs. However, scammers are taking notice as people worry about how high prices are impacting their budgets. How it Works* Scammers may say: They are from the government and are giving away grant money for home repairs […]
The F.B.I. has issued a warning about the growing number of “SIM swap” scams that essentially steal someone’s cellphone number to hack their personal data. In 2021 alone, the FBI received 1,611 SIM-swapping complaints, with adjusted losses totaling more than $68 million.* A “SIM swap” scam occurs when a criminal acquires a mobile phone’s SIM […]
For cybercriminals, stealing your login information can be just as valuable as stealing your bank account information*. If they gain access to your email and password, they may find clues in your account that they can use to create highly targeted phishing attacks against you, your organization, or your family. Once the hackers have your […]
If your computer is always on or you surf for long periods of time, you should have a firewall set up. Firewalls help stop hackers from getting into your computer and stealing personal information. They also can put your computer in stealth mode and automatically make your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet. By […]
