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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, […]

Most people, when hearing or reading the term “spyware”, automatically create a really simple concept in their minds: a type of malware designed to steal data from your computer or smartphone. To be fair, that is an accurate description. The problem is that it’s a little limited. Spyware is not only a malicious form of […]

How many calls from call centers do you receive per month? How often do unrecognized numbers, with different dialing codes, appear on the screen of your smartphone? Yes, we know. Way too many! And amidst all these attempts at contact, some are authentic while others are scams that are really hard to identify. These are […]

Let’s suppose that, following loads of financial planning, you’ve finally decided to buy that new mobile phone you wanted so badly. With your accounts settled and cash in hand, you open your favorite Internet browser to search for the specific model to compare prices offered by several online stores. One, in particular, catches your eye, […]

Online fraud is increasingly sophisticated. So much so, that even the most attentive people are falling victim. A clear example of this is the SIM swap scam, which has already defrauded thousands of people around the world.  This scam doesn’t exactly exploit a vulnerability or weakness in the end-user, instead it targets the structural fragility […]

Installing apps and games on your smartphone or tablet is always a lot of fun. However, in a rush to obtain the latest resources or enjoy the hottest game, most users don’t pay much attention to a “detail” that can make all the difference: the permissions requested by that application. Many internet users don’t even […]