Malicious ad for USPS fishes for banking credentials
Next time you need to track a package, be aware that malicious ads could be leading you to sites that steal your banking information. We…
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Elderly targeted in car accident scam, kingpin arrested
The head of a criminal network responsible for defrauding hundreds of elderly people has been arrested, Europol has announced. The head of a criminal network…
Fake reviewers face big fines
The FTC’s new proposed rule would apply large fines to those found distributing fake reviews online. The FTC is cracking down on fake reviews. Under the…
Brave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors
We take a look at reports that Brave browser will prevent port scans of website visitors to keep them safe from tracking or other potentially…
Of sharks, surveillance, and spied on emails
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Matthew Guargilia about the NSA’s broad powers to sweep up Americans’ emails, DMs, messages, and all…
Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities
The internet is great for bringing people together, but it can also be a nasty place. Here are some tips to help keep you as…
Spyware app LetMeSpy hacked, tracked user data posted online
Stalkerware-type app LetMeSpy has been hacked, with the attacker taking user data with it, the service has announced. Stalkerware-type app LetMeSpy says it has been…
“Free” Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings
We take a look at a bogus Amazon podcast listing which promises free streams of Evil Dead Rise. Scammers are using a novel technique with…
New technique can defeat voice authentication “after only six tries”
We take a look at research which claims a way to bypass voice recognition security by stripping synthetic aspects out of fake recordings. Voice authentication…
A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers
Proxyjacking is a cybercrime where your bandwidth is sold by criminals. A researcher at Akamai has posted a blog about a worrying new trend—proxyjacking—where criminals…
Top contenders in Endpoint Security revealed: G2 Summer 2023 results
#1 in Endpoint Protection, #1 ROI for Endpoint Management, #1 for EDR implementation. Navigating the world of endpoint security is challenging, with numerous vendors stoking…
Surveillance camera insecurities argument comes to one inevitable conclusion: always update
We take a look at a debate over who is responsible for ensuring surveillance systems are as secure as they can be. Chinese-made surveillance cameras…