$90,000/year, full home office, and 30 days of paid leave, and all for a job as a junior data analyst – unbelievable, right? This and many other job offers are fake though – made just to ensnare unsuspecting victims into giving up their data. Seeking a job these days can be quite difficult, with many … More The job hunter’s guide: Separating genuine offers from scams
As package delivery scams that spoof An Post, Royal Mail, DHL, USPS and other delivery companies soar, here’s how to stay safe not just this shopping season. Where there are users to be scammed and money to be made, cybercriminals won’t be far behind. So it was during the pandemic, when internet users eager to get … More Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?
How erring on the side of privacy might ultimately save you from chasing down a virtual robot of you doing the bidding of a scammer. At the RSA Conference 2022, the techno-geekery center of the security universe, the halls once more pulse with herds of real aching-feet attendees slurping up whatever promises to be the Next … More RSA – Spot the real fake
Looking to help people in Ukraine? Donate wisely – do your research first so you give without getting scammed. Times of crisis may bring out the best in you, but they also have a way of bringing out the worst in scammers. They, too, follow the headlines and will go into overdrive in their attempts … More Beware of charity scams exploiting war in Ukraine
Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed. While various social media platforms have popped up over the years, Facebook remains one of the most popular of them all. Case in … More Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them
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