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Scams
Sextortion scammers still shilling with stolen passwords
The email includes the potential victim’s password as evidence of a hack, but there is more than meets the eye
Luis Lubeck • 30 Apr 2020
Scams, Business Security
4:15 p.m.: An urgent message from the CEO
What is CEO fraud, why is it so prevalent, and how can organizations recognize and defend themselves against these scams?
Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins • 13 Mar 2020
How To, Scams
Fraud Prevention Month: How to protect yourself from scams
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe sat down with us to share his insights on how to avoid falling prey to online fraud
Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins • 04 Mar 2020
Did someone file your taxes before you?
With tax season – and tax scams – in full swing, here’s how fraudsters can steal your tax refund, and how you can avoid becoming a victim
Tony Anscombe • 27 Feb 2020
PayPal remains the most-spoofed brand in phishing scams
WhatsApp also emerges as a favorite target for brand impersonation amid a general spike in social media phishing
Amer Owaida • 14 Feb 2020
How romance scammers break your heart - and your bank account
What are some of the most common warning signs that your online crush could be a dating scammer?
Would you get hooked by a phishing scam? Test yourself
As the tide of phishing attacks rises, improving your scam-spotting skills is never a bad idea
Amer Owaida • 03 Feb 2020
Don’t get sacked! Scams to look out for this Super Bowl
As the teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fraudsters are waiting to intercept your funds
Amer Owaida • 31 Jan 2020
Job hunting? Beware hiring scams using spoofed company websites
Cybercriminals are putting a new twist on an old trick
Amer Owaida • 27 Jan 2020