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How to Prepare for a Cyber Attack: 5 Key Steps
Preparing for a cyberattack is now critical to protecting your information and daily operations. Attacks are no longer a distant threat: they can happen to anyone, at any time. This reality is backed by recent data from Reuters, showing that in 2024, cybercriminals...
Is It Safe to Give Last 4 Digits of SSN? What You Should Know
During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General received 13,944 scam reports. Of those, 25.8% involved imposters who claimed there was a problem with the victim’s Social Security number. This remains...
How to Find Legitimate Crypto Recovery Companies?
Losing funds to a crypto scam is difficult, and in the search for help, many people risk falling into a second trap when fake crypto recovery services offer false hope. To put the risk in perspective, illicit cryptocurrency wallets received around $40.9 billion in...
Putting Social Security Number on Email: Risks & Safety Tips
Putting Social Security Number on email might feel like a routine step, but it’s a mistake with potentially serious consequences. Email isn’t a secure channel, and even a small leak can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, or even email harassment if your...
Military Scams: Detect and Avoid Common Online Traps
The trust that comes with a uniform has been used as a tool for deception. Online, that image of respect has become an emotional trap that often leads to financial loss. Every week, more people fall for military scams, believing they’re helping a real soldier. These...
3 Examples of iCloud Scams That Target Users
iCloud scams are no longer just emails filled with apparent mistakes. These days, they can closely replicate official Apple messages and trick even those who consider themselves technology experts. A report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that in 2023,...
What is a Fraudulent Deed: How to Spot One and Protect Yourself
Can you imagine waking up one day only to find out that someone else is listed as the owner of your home? That’s the nightmare hundreds of people experience due to a fraudulent deed — a scam that allows criminals to take over someone’s property without consent....
What is the Removed Email Scam? Signs, Risks, and What to Do
Phishing scams keep getting more sophisticated, and one of the most aggressive tactics right now is the removed email scam. This type of phishing attack is designed to make you believe your email account will be deleted, pushing you to act fast and click on a fake...
Crypto Intelligence News: Tools & Trends in 2025
The crypto market is known for its volatility and lack of regulation, making it a center of scams, fraud, and quick shifts. In fact, during the first half of 2024, over 80,000 investment scams were reported, resulting in nearly $3.9 billion in losses, according to the...