Scammers are in on the sextortion trend. Our expert analysis on this trend found that the likelihood of being targeted by sextortion scammers in the first few months of 2025 increased by a whopping 137% in the U.S., while the risk jumped to 49% in the U.K. and 34% in Australia.  | ↑ |
A cluttered digital space slows you down, adds stress, and can even make you more vulnerable to cyber threats. Who needs that? Nobody. So, let’s fix it. Here’s how:  | ↑ |
What is a zero-day vulnerability?  | ↑ |
Leaving an abusive relationship is scary, hard — and complicated. Many survivors find that their lives are so intertwined with the lives of their abusers that it can feel impossible to leave. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, it takes an average of seven times leaving an abuser before a survivor gets away for good.  | ↑ |
Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook.  | ↑ |
Social media connects us, entertains us, and even helps us shop — but it’s also a prime target for scammers. Fraudsters use fake stores on Facebook, malicious ads on YouTube, and phishing scams on Reddit to steal money and personal information.  | ↑ |
Imagine starting the New Year with hopes of a fresh start, only to realize that someone might be tracking your every move without your consent. Disconcerting, to say the least.  | ↑ |
The Super Bowl isn’t just the pinnacle of football—it’s also prime time for scammers. As fans gear up for the biggest game of the year, cybercriminals are strategizing too, looking for ways to exploit your excitement and swipe your cash.  | ↑ |
Navigating the job market can feel like a final boss battle in a video game—thrilling, challenging, and filled with traps. Unfortunately, work-from-home scams are some of the trickiest villains you’ll encounter on this quest. They disguise themselves as legitimate opportunities, preying on jobseekers eager to land their dream roles.  | ↑ |
2024 has been filled with many ups, downs ... and scams. As we navigate the treacherous waters of the digital realm, let’s take a moment and make note of the tactics behind the phishing emails that graced millions of inboxes across the world this year.  | ↑ |
