Tax season is in full swing, which means criminals will go to great lengths to separate you from your money, your identity, or anything of value that is within their reach. They may offer seemingly legitimate “tax services” that are actually designed to steal your identity and your tax refund. Often times, criminals will lure […]
The holiday season is upon us, which means shopping for the latest gadget is in full swing. With the massive number of discounts that are available this year, it makes sense for you to buy that latest smart device, right? However, as impressive as the latest iPhone or gaming computer might be, ensuring you’re able […]
It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, new video games, trendy toys, and latest electronics. Whether it is a hard-to-find toy for kids or the latest 4K smart TV. Black Friday sales seldom fail to pique the interests of even the most casual shoppers. Yet […]
Giving monetary donations to a cause you deem worthy is an admirable action. According to National Philanthropic Trust, Americans gave $427.71 billion in 2018 to charities. Fraudsters know holidays are a prime time to ratchet up their efforts to scam individuals who have giving hearts. They use a variety of techniques to influence and manipulate […]
It has become near effortless to discover individuals or groups which one can connect with online that share a common characteristic. According to Merriam-Webster, a social network is defined as “a network of individuals (such as friends, acquaintances, and coworkers) connected by interpersonal relationships.” This social network connection is strengthened through the daily use of […]
The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners issued a news release, “Security Summit warns of new IRS impersonation email scam” warning taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam being distributed by email. The email subject line varies, but recent examples have used the phrase “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic […]
The Web 3.0 has given people the ability to buy and sell nearly anything they want from the convenience of their home computer or mobile device. This uptick in consumer behavior has not gone unnoticed by individuals willing to utilize scams to defraud unaware sellers. The aim of this post is to provide sellers with […]
Ransomware is a type of malware software designed to lock access to a computer system or to its files. The computer user cannot regain control of their system or data until payment is made to the attacker. A key driver behind ransomware attacks for a cybercriminal is financial gain. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center […]
The number of devices being brought into modern homes and connected to the Internet are growing at a staggering rate. With off the shelf Wi-Fi routers and voice activated assistance devices connected to Wi-Fi televisions, Wi-Fi thermostats, and Internet connected security cameras, securing your home Wi-Fi network has never been more vital. If these devices […]
Before you depart, update your mobile device to the latest software version and do a complete device backup. The importance of these actions cannot be overlooked. Everyone is busy in today’s modern age but to save time, turn on automatic updates for both the mobile device and applications. Keeping your device updated ensures you have […]