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Best Account Takeover Fraud Solutions 2025
Unauthorized transactions and fraudulent use of your identity can get out of control quickly, especially if the attacker gains access to a high-risk wallet linked to your funds. That’s why account takeover fraud solutions are now one of the most common things people...
What Can Scammers Do With Your Email: Risks and Protection
Your email connects many parts of your digital life. It stores personal details, links to your accounts, and is often used to confirm your identity. Because of this, it is a frequent target in cyber incidents. In 2025, 61% of data breaches involved compromised emails,...
Top VPN Scams in 2025: How To Stay Safe
VPN scams are becoming a real problem for people who just want to feel safer online. A report from The Business Research Company found that the global VPN market reached USD 61.42 billion in 2024, and that rapid growth has given scammers a new way to take advantage of...
How To Report A Deepfake And Protect Your Rights
Creating a deepfake is now incredibly simple: turn your image, voice, or identity into a target before you even realize it. A recent study published in ScienceDirect found that only 55% of people could tell real content from manipulated material, showing how easy it...
Has PayPal Ever Had a Data Breach? Facts, Risks, and Response
Digital payment platforms are indispensable, but sadly, more and more are targeted by cybercriminals. PayPal, one of the world’s largest online payment systems, processes billions of transactions every year, making it a constant subject of public concern when it comes...
How to Check if My Data Was Breached: Simple Steps & Tools
Data leaks don’t just happen to big companies: they can affect anyone who’s ever created an online account, signed up for a newsletter, or saved a password in a browser. Personal details like your email, phone number, or login credentials might already be circulating...
How To Identify Blackmail Email Scams Before It’s Too Late
If you ever receive an email claiming to have access to your camera, showing an old password, and asking for payment in cryptocurrency, you’re probably facing blackmail email scams. These are a form of email extortion that uses fear and urgency to pressure people into...
6 Common Walmart Scam Calls to Watch Out For
Getting a call that sounds “official” from Walmart can catch anyone off guard. The voice on the other end might say you’ve won a gift card, need to confirm a delivery, or fix a billing issue. But behind that friendly tone could be a scammer trying to steal your money...
How to Check for a Virus on Your iPhone Before Your Data’s at Risk
When an iPhone starts acting strange without a reason, most people assume it’s because of a pending update or a battery issue. The truth is that while Apple keeps improving its protection every year, cyberattacks continue. According to Lookout, iOS devices are more...