US News By Natalie O’Neill Published April 26, 2024, 2:22 p.m. ET She went from hard times — to looking at hard time. An elderly Ohio woman apparently got so desperate for cash after being duped by an online financial scammer, she robbed a bank with a handgun, according to police. Ann Mayers, 74, of Hamilton …
The force issued the alert on Friday, a day after officers revealed a new tactic used to dupe a businesswoman out of HK$41 million worth of cryptocurrency in an online investment fraud. Inspector Leung Man-yee on Thursday said the fraudsters had orchestrated in-person transactions to lower the victim’s guard and trick her into going along …
Spark to introduce more protections, barriers to protect Kiwis online …
Despite the majority of dating app users reporting being scammed, most will continue to use the platforms, a new report this week found. When they do, important identity information like Social Security numbers and banking information can be lost and stolen in mere seconds. A new report by identity theft protection brand IDShield discovered a …
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US News By Jerry Oppenheimer Published Feb. 22, 2024, 2:36 p.m. ET Neld Harris is the internet pseudonym of a YouTube creator who baits scammers. Posing as a tech-illiterate 80year-old grandma (bottom right), he turns the tables, revealing their faces to the world — and crashing their computers with viruses. Scam Sandwich/YouTube It’s an all-too …
As Safer Internet Day approaches, Australian businesses are being urged to improve their defences against cyber threats. Reuben Koh, Director of Security Technology & Strategy APJ at Akamai, suggests that with the internet becoming an integral part of daily life, the increase in cyberthreats is inevitable. “The world has become more connected than ever before. …
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — In April 2023, we broke the story of one Scottsdale mom’s encounter with a kidnapping scammer who used artificial intelligence to fake her daughter’s voice. They made her believe her 15-year-old was kidnapped and demanded a ransom of $1 million. The story went viral and caught the attention of U.S. Senator …
In today’s digital age, as more individuals turn to mobile banking and money management on their devices, a growing concern emerges – the rise of fraudsters and criminals exploiting malicious apps to steal money or gain access to sensitive account information.Here are some Android features that keep you and your data secure from prying eyes.Phone …
In an increasingly interconnected digital world, the threat of phishing attacks has grown exponentially, posing a significant risk to individuals and organisations alike. These deceptive and malicious attempts to steal sensitive information, such as personal data and financial details, have become a pervasive concern in cyberspace. In this article, we will talk about phishing attacks …