August 2019 Blog Archive

Watch Out for "US State Police" Phishing Extortion Scam Tue, Aug 27, 2019 Be on the lookout for a new sophisticated phishing extortion scam. In this scam, the bad guys claim to be from your local state police and say they have some incriminating information about you. Since they are retiring, they generously offer to delet... Read More

Scam of the Week: Watch Out for a Brand New Phishing Attachment Tue, Aug 20, 2019 Be on the lookout for suspicious attachments! The bad guys are using a new type of attachment to trick you and it could reach your inbox. Read More

Scam of the Week: Beware of Amazon Prime Day Phishing Scams Tue, Aug 13, 2019 Cybercriminals are famous for impersonating well-known brands or services in order to trick you into falling for their scams. Since you’re already receiving numerous emails about it, the bad guys know Amazon’s Prime Day is a great opportunity to temp... Read More

Scam of the Week: Equifax Data Breach Tue, Aug 06, 2019 Well, that did not take long! The Equifax Data Breach resulted in a settlement and those affected have a choice between free credit monitoring or a $125 payment. Internet lowlifes are now targeting victims of the Equifax data breach with phishing att... Read More