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Parcel delivery scams are on the rise: Do you know what to watch out for?

October 26, 2022

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?

RSA – Spot the real fake

June 8, 2022

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

Beware of charity scams exploiting war in Ukraine

February 28, 2022

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

Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them

June 30, 2021

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

Microsoft debuts deepfake detection tool

September 4, 2020

As the US presidential election nears, the company’s new tech should also help assure people that an image or video is authentic. Microsoft has announced a new tool that’s designed to identify deepfakes and help combat the proliferation of doctored media on the internet. Dubbed Microsoft Video Authenticator, the new technology can analyze both photos and videos, … More Microsoft debuts deepfake detection tool

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