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Support scams now reign in Spain
If you thought that the problem of tech support scams was disappearing, think again, says Josep Albors and David Harley.
David Harley • 20 Feb 2017
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PayPal users targeted in sophisticated new phishing campaign
Recent phishing scams targeted both Gmail and Yahoo, and now attackers have their sights set on PayPal with some very convincing bait.
Cameron Camp • 27 Jan 2017
Beware new WhatsApp scam offering “free internet without Wi-Fi”
The number of scams spreading through the messaging app WhatsApp keeps on increasing, reports Lucas Paus. And there's already a new one in 2017.
Lucas Paus • 11 Jan 2017
Ray-Bans out, Uggs in: Holiday season scam plagues social media
A new holiday season scam campaign is plaguing social media – and this time it’s pretending to sell heavily discounted Uggs, reports ESET's Ondrej Kubovič.
Ondrej Kubovič • 14 Dec 2016
New airline scam promises free Emirates flight tickets
A new airline scam is promising people free Emirates flight tickets if they take part in a "fast survey", ESET's Denise Giusto Bilić reports.
Denise Giusto Bilić • 17 Nov 2016
CEO fraud: How to stay protected against this modern day deception
Be wary of CEO fraud, a modern take on deception specifically designed to trick you into doing something that you think you have permission to do.
Mark James • 02 Sep 2016
Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost
ESET researchers are warning about a Facebook scam that spreads fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
Editor • 10 Aug 2016
Scammers claim there is a virus in Apple's iTunes database
Scammers are once again targeting Apple customers in their attempt to hijack accounts and steal payment information.
Graham Cluley • 20 Jun 2016
Hours before Euro 2016, fake websites are still offering overpriced tickets
Online scammers are trying to take advantage of fans desperately scouring the web for the last few tickets to Euro 2016 via newly created fake websites.
Ondrej Kubovič • 10 Jun 2016