Malicious QR codes sent in the mail deliver malware
Physical letters that contain a QR code to trick people into downloading malware are being sent through the mail, according to a warning issued by…
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122 million people’s business contact info leaked by data broker
A data broker has confirmed a business contact information database containing 132.8 million records has been leaked online. In February, 2024, a cybercriminal offered the…
Advertisers are pushing ad and pop-up blockers using old tricks
Despite the countermeasures some services are taking against well-known ad blockers, lots of people now use one. This is no doubt due to increased privacy…
Scammer robs homebuyers of life savings in $20 million theft spree
A 33-year-old Nigerian man living in the UK and his co-conspirators defrauded over 400 would-be home buyers in the US. In the initial phase, Babatunde…
Temu must respect consumer protection laws, says EU
Temu has been accused of a number of infringements on its platform against European Union (EU) consumer law. The Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network of…
Warning: Online shopping threats to avoid this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving will pass just as quickly as it arrived, and the festive season will soon hit full swing as…
DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data
A DNA testing company that promised clients insights into their genetic disposition has suddenly disappeared. The BBC reports it tried several methods to reach the…
Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long hiatus
The web browser, and search engines in particular, continue to be a popular entry point to deliver malware to users. While we noted a decrease…
TikTok ordered to close Canada offices following “national security review”
The Government of Canada ordered the TikTok Technology Canada Inc. to close its offices in the country following a national security review. This decision was…
Air fryers are the latest surveillance threat you didn’t consider
Consumer group Which? has warned shoppers to be selective when it comes to buying smart air fryers from Xiaomi, Cosori, and Aigostar. We’ve learned to…
Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to fuel additional VPN features and functionalities
Today I have great news to share: We’ve acquired AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider based in Sweden. I wanted to share with you our intentions…
Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams
Tech support scammers are targeting eBay customers in the U.S. via fraudulent Google ads. In a few separate searches, we were able to identify multiple…