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Financial fraud takes many forms, but romance scams are arguably the most devastating. They exploit not just finances, but also emotions, leaving victims heartbroken and betrayed.Think you're immune to romance scams? Don't be so sure. Loneliness can cloud judgment, making even the most savvy in...
01/31/2025
This is somewhat of a selfish article. I’ve been procrastinating on completing my already robust emergency preparedness kit arsenal. I have a number of kits for certain purposes, all designed to be thrown in the back of the Yukon, or on the backs of my family. So, with some winter downtime, coupl...
01/17/2025
The PowerSchool data breach, which occurred in late December 2024, involved the unauthorized access to sensitive information belonging to millions of students and teachers across the United States. What Happened: Compromised Credentials: The breach exploited a vulnerability in the PowerSchool SIS...
01/10/2025
The cybercrime landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, increasing digital dependency, and the potential for substantial financial gain. As we move into 2025, several factors suggest that the cyber criminal job market will continue to expand, attracting both new recrui...
12/21/2024
If you've been considering a credit freeze, you should know that this process is designed to prevent creditors from accessing your credit report unless you explicitly authorize it. This effectively blocks potential creditors from viewing or pulling your file, making it significantly more difficul...
12/13/2024
In the age of digital interconnectedness, passwords have become the first line of defense against cyber threats. Unfortunately, many individuals still rely on weak, easily guessable passwords that leave their online accounts vulnerable to attacks. This article delves into the most commonly used a...
11/19/2024
Information is Power as they say. Information refers to data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a way that makes it meaningful and useful. It can be understood as knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance. “Fact” being the operative word. In...
11/07/2024
Real-estate fraud experts warn that AI advancements and the abundance of publicly available information has made scammers more daring in their attempts at deed or title theft. These fraudsters are targeting a wide range of property owners from residents of big mansions to individuals with simpler...
10/29/2024
I received a sextortion email, to my actual inbox, not in spam, addressed specifically to me, with my name, my address, my phone number, and the worst part, a picture of my home.Here’s how it began:Subject line: Robert Siciliano“Robert Siciliano,I know that calling 617329XXXX or visiting (my actu...
10/10/2024
Are you doom scrolling? Do you find yourself obsessively checking your feeds? Does the election have you pinned to an anxiety rating of 10? Are you logging into your social media accounts and wanting to go to battle with every idiot who posts a dumb meme counter to your beliefs? Are you only read...
09/19/2024