Internet Safety Blog

Mobile Job Scams: How to Spot Fake Recruiters on the Go In today’s uncertain economic climate, the search for stable income has never felt more urgent. Unfortunately, cybercriminals know this all too well - and they’re exploiting that urgency...

Discovering that you’ve been scammed can feel overwhelming. You might be shocked, confused, or unsure what to do next. These are natural reactions—and you’re not alone. Millions of people experience scams every year, and the emotional fallout can...

On June 18, 2025, researchers revealed that over 16 billion usernames and passwords from major services—like Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, and government platforms—were exposed in a massive online data leak. This is one of the largest...

Recently, Aflac—one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S.—reported a data breach. This means that someone broke into their systems without permission and may have taken personal information about...

New Research Shows Consumers Have a False Sense of Security with Online Scams – and a Willingness to Take Action to Stop Them You’ve probably been there before: a suspicious text from a number you already have saved in your phone, a sketchy email...

When we think of scam victims, the image of a vulnerable older adult often comes to mind. But the reality paints a different picture. Scams today affect every generation, and younger people are more often falling victim to fraud than many might...

Scam phone calls involve fraudsters pretending to be from trusted sources, most often with the goal of stealing your money or personal information. These deceptive calls can lead to serious financial losses and identity theft. Keep on reading to...

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where scammers trick people into giving away sensitive data such as passwords or credit card details, clicking on malicious links, or downloading dangerous files. By pretending to be from trustworthy sources like...

Smishing combines "SMS" and "phishing" to describe a type of phishing scam conducted through SMS (Short Message Service) texts. Scammers send texts that appear to be from legitimate sources, such as financial institutions or government bodies, to...