PayPal Users Beware: Email Phishing Attacks Surge 600%

PayPal, one of the top online payment systems currently has 278 million users in the U.S. But with that hefty number comes an unfortunate reality—cybercriminals are targeting victims like never before. Attacks against PayPal users alone are up a whopping 600% while cyberattacks everywhere are rising fast. McAfee confirmed there’s one campaign responsible for the remarkable 600% leap in attacks so far this year. It’s the email phishing campaign called “Action Required” and it works like a charm. READ FULL STORY

FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonation Scam

It’s getting ugly now. The FBI is now warning about a growing scheme where crooks are pretending to be employees from its own Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). And they’re not just sending shady emails—they’re popping up everywhere: On social media, in forums, even on phone calls. The FBI has been tracking this scam since December of 2023. So, it's not new, but it is likely to continue moving around for the foreseeable future; and likely in different forms. READ FULL STORY

Massive Credential Breach of More Than 184 Million Records Exposes Your Info

A staggering 184,162,718 account credentials have been compromised in a recent cybersecurity breach, marking one of the largest credential thefts in recent history. A cybersecurity researcher discovered the stolen data on a dark web marketplace, where usernames, email addresses, and hashed or plain-text passwords are now being sold or shared among cybercriminals. The massive data breach was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler in early May 2025. READ FULL STORY

Man vs. Woman: Romance Scams And Finding Love Online

In our hi-tech world today, finding love online can be challenging. Sadly, romance scams not only break hearts, but they also break bank accounts. Research finds surprising differences between how men and women begin and end up after romance scams. The results might just surprise you. Barclays monitors their romance scam insurance claims, including how men and women differ. Barclays monitors romance scam claims. It found that even as the world gets wiser about romance scams, the scammers aren’t slowing down. READ FULL STORY

Is That Email Alert From Google Security Or Is It Phishing?

These days, scam emails are getting tougher to spot. This is especially true with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and the like. And now, Google is in the hot seat with a spotlight on email phishing. Bad actors are sending these emails signed by Google and look 100% legitimate. Hackers are exploiting two Google vulnerabilities allowing them to phish using Google’s name. A closer look at this phishing scam will help you tell the difference going forward. READ FULL STORY

Kids Online Means They’re Targets; Help Them Stay Safe Too

Teaching kids about cybersecurity is essential in today’s digital age, as they are increasingly exposed to online threats. Whether they’re playing video games on their brand-new consoles, browsing social media, or posting and viewing videos on TikTok or another messaging app, there are ways to keep them safer. Here are some effective strategies to help kids understand and navigate the digital landscape. Instilling concepts early, you empower kids to make safe choices online and navigate the digital world with confidence. READ FULL STORY

Your Social Security Statement Gives Hackers Full Control of Your Computer

A recent social engineering scam has been reported by Malwarebytes using the Social Security Administration (SSA) and it could lead to an attacker gaining full access to your computer. It’s the second one in as many months involving downloading statements. Behind the operation is a cybercrime group known as Molatori. It starts with a phony email that looks like it’s legitimately from the SSA, telling you your statement is ready, but it will download far more than that. READ FULL STORY

Finding Payment Card Fraud and What to Do About It

We all dread the thought of finding payment card charges we don’t recognize. We have to wonder if someone, somewhere breached our account and went on a shopping spree. If you’d like to know what to do about a suspected fraudulent charge and how to go about filing a credit fraud claim, this is for you. First, it’s important to remember we’re human, and we might forget making a payment card purchase. However, the world of payment card fraud today is full of cybercriminals, hackers, skimmers, and shimmers—and they’re all trying to help themselves to our hard-earned credit. READ FULL STORY

There is an Uptick in Fake Emergency Data Requests

Late last year, the FBI issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) alerting U.S.-based companies and law enforcement agencies about the rise in fraudulent Emergency Data Requests (EDRs) used by cybercriminals. While not a new tactic, cybercriminals have started using them again. EDRs are urgent requests for sensitive user data, typically reserved for life-threatening situations, bypassing the standard warrant process. Hackers exploit this by posing as legitimate law enforcement officers and tricking companies into releasing private user data. READ FULL STORY

Old School Phishing Attacks in Your USPS Mailbox

It’s not what you’d expect with the usual phishing attacks, but it seems that’s the point. A new flurry of phishing is sending written letters to prospective victims. The letter in your mailbox appears to be from your financial institution, and that leads to trusting what it says. Using the mail is an old school tactic from scammers and it only takes one victim to bite the hook. This scam likely works because these days we expect to get phished via email, text, or phone. But the regular mail? Nonsense! READ FULL STORY

Amazon Scams Ramp Up Ahead of Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day—Ok, it’s really a week—approaches (July 8–11, 2025), scammers are dialing up their schemes, and law enforcement is taking notice. On June 25, 2025, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office in New York State, issued an urgent alert about an increasingly common phone scam targeting Amazon customers. Meanwhile, a separate but related text-message-based scam was reported that’s catching unsuspecting users off guard. Both are designed to trick victims into revealing personal information or installing malware—all under the guise of a trusted brand. READ FULL STORY

Cash to Play Mobile Games; Are They Scams?

In the ever-expanding world of mobile gaming, there's a growing trend of games that promise to pay you real money while you play. Titles like Solitaire Cash and Bingo Cash have gained popularity for their enticing proposition — earning money while having fun on your mobile device. And some of us play various games to while away the time when we’re waiting in lines or when our brains need a break. But how do these games that promise to pay work? Do they really deliver on their promises or are they just scams? READ FULL STORY