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Protect Yourself from Romance Fraud – £68m Lost in 2020 Alone
Hi Guys, Some of our users have been impacted by this scam so please be on the lookout. Romance fraud is a type of online scam where criminals use fake identities to gain the trust of their victims and form romantic relationships. Once the victim is emotionally...
Top 10 Cybersecurity Terms & Meanings
Hi Guys, I hope you are well. Cybersecurity can be a complex and confusing subject, with many technical terms unfamiliar to the average person. Our users frequently ask me what different cybersecurity terms mean and how they can better protect themselves online. To...
Secure Your Google Account: How to See Which Apps Have Access
Hi Guys, If you use Google services, you may have given various apps access to your Google account over time. These apps can have varying levels of access to your account, including the ability to read and write your emails, view your contacts, and more. To see which...
Travel with Peace of Mind: 12 Security Tips to Protect Your Data
Hi Guys, As you know from reading our tips, cybersecurity is an important consideration for everyone, but it's especially critical for travelers. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you're likely to be using multiple devices and accessing public Wi-Fi...
Pro-Russian Scammers’ Hoax Video Calls: Stay Safe
Hi guys, Pro-Russian scammers have been using social engineering and impersonation tactics to trick well-known public figures into conducting recorded video calls. Over the past year, these campaigns have increased in frequency and intensity. The two scammers,...
Malware-as-a-Service: How it Works and How to Protect Yourself
Hi guys, We have been getting asked a lot about what Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS)is, so I am writing a short article explaining precisely what it is, how it affects you and how to secure yourself. Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) is a service offered on the dark web where...
Eye4Fraud Breach: How to Protect Your Information.
Hi guys, I hope all is well with you. In February 2023, a massive data breach at the fraud protection service Eye4Fraud was posted to a popular hacking forum. The breach impacted over 16 million accounts, including direct users of the service and individuals who had...
INFO: Financial Hardship Department Scam
Hi guys, I hope you are well. Another day, another scam! The Financial Hardship Department scam is a type of scam where fraudsters call or email individuals and claim to be representatives of a financial hardship department. They may claim that they can help you get...
ALERT: 565,470 Breached Accounts At GunAuction.com
Hi Guys, I hope you are well. GunAuction - 565,470 breached accountsIn December 2022, the online firearms auction website GunAuction.com suffered a data breach which was later discovered left unprotected on the hacker's server. The data included over 565k user records...
TIP: How to Stop Robocalls To Your Phone
Hi Guys, We have been asked quite a lot about how to stop Robocalls. There is not a foolproof solution to eliminate them, but there are a few things that you can do to minimise the risk. What are Robocalls? Robocalls are automated phone calls that deliver a recorded...