Facebook, Instagram Shopping Scams Run Wild And Rake In Millions

Data recently released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that the number of complaints about social media shopping scams more than tripled over the last year. Consumers reported losing more than $117 million to this type of scam in just the first six months of 2020 compared to $134 million for all of 2019, according to the FTC’s latest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight. The social media sites overwhelmingly involved in these scams are Facebook and Instagram, with consumer scam reports totaling 94% of all rip-offs involving a specific platform. READ FULL STORY

Slow Browser? It May Have Been Hijacked By Malware

Before calling your internet provider to complain about a slow browser think about this:  It’s no secret malware loves to hide in all kinds of things like adware, spyware, scareware, and fake browser updates. Finding your browser is not only slow, but also acting strangely is a sign something isn’t quite right. If after going through the internet provider's standard toolbox for troubleshooting doesn't help, it’s time to think about malware. READ FULL STORY

You've Got Malware, We've Got Help

The world of mobile viruses can be a bit confusing, right? Don't worry, we’ve got you. While your phone can fall victim to malware, it's highly unlikely that it’s going to result in an unrecoverable situation. What you may encounter are things like adware, bloatware, or those pesky pop-ups that drive you nuts. There is no shortage of those these days. These all can hitch a ride from third-party websites, apps, or even those suspicious email and text messages you receive all the time. But here we are to help! READ FULL STORY

Carbanak Is Back! Ransomware Group Reinvents Itself

Since the arrest of Carbanak's leader five years ago, the notorious ransomware group is back with a vengeance. The Carbanak ransomware syndicate gained notoriety as a highly effective cybercrime ring targeting financial and banking institutions worldwide. And now, the group has reinvented its method of attacks to reemerge as yet another force to be reckoned with. The group recently shifted their ransomware attacks from financial targets to posing as business software like HubSpot and Xero on compromised websites. READ FULL STORY

More Pop-Up Ads? Yes Please! Said No One. Ever!

Those intrusive pop-up ads that slow down our browsers and bounce the content we want to read are by most accounts, insufferable. Knowing that, developers have created ad blocker extensions to help with this annoying and potentially harmful web surfing issue. One self-proclaimed ad-blocking extension, AllBlock Chromium, however, is doing the exact opposite of what it says it does and those behind it are making profits off that broken promise. READ FULL STORY