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You’re probably already used to hearing the term ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). In recent years, elite cybercriminals have come together in groups as well-structured as conventional companies and have begun to “license” their malware among those looking to steal data. In short, it’s really simple: someone with zero experience in ransomware can “lease” a ready-made kit, launch […]

There are loads of ways for cybercriminals to scam people. One of them is catfishing, a term used to describe when someone pretends to be someone else. Catfishing is common on dating sites and social networks and there are several ways victims are targeted, either emotionally or financially. How Catfishing works In catfishing scams, criminals […]

Nowadays, it’s rare to come across someone who doesn’t have at least one profile on a social network, and it’s with good reason. These platforms have become crucial for linking up with relatives and colleagues, and even for making new friends all over the world. However, it’s no secret that all social platforms use tricks […]

Imagine the following situation: you wake up one fine morning, open your inbox and find an e-mail from some site thanking you for registering the previous night. It’s a really odd situation that would naturally stir anyone’s curiosity. How would you react? Conclude you had been sleepwalking? Guess a family member had used your device […]

The global contactless payment market was valued at USD 34.55 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 164.15 billion by 2030. The main reason for this sharp rise is the speed, convenience and hygiene of the process, as there is no need to insert a card into a machine and enter a PIN. […]

For years, the main tip people used to avoid scams on the internet was always the same: pay attention to the page address. Despite cybercriminals often being recognized as highly “talented” when it comes to creating replica online services or even entire online stores to lure unsuspecting internet users, you simply had to check the […]

There’s much to say about the risks of some of the latest payment methods, like contactless debit and credit cards. But the fact is that, the good-old bank payment slip is still a widely used payment method. And, for precisely this reason, it remains a target among fraudsters and cybercriminals. In this article, we’ll look […]

No one likes to consider the possibility, but, unfortunately, it’s best to face the fact that your phone can get stolen in the blink of an eye.  Situations like this are inevitably coupled with a series of frustrations. After all, we’re not only talking about financial loss. There’s an emotional element, too. However, frustrations now […]

When discussing social engineering fraud and scams targeted against a specific company, most people usually imagine that the biggest dangers are always geared towards lower-level employees. However, what few people realize is that the upper management of a company also faces these threats. There are several types of threats aimed specifically at C-levels, that is, […]