Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Black Friday 2025 scam: With the holiday shopping season in full swing, cybersecurity experts are warning consumers to stay alert as scams spike across the internet. Surge in Black Friday Scams as ...

Fake Amazon and eBay sites are spiking ahead of Black Friday, using real logos, photos, and “too good to be true” prices to fool shoppers Before you buy, tap the full URL, sanity-check prices, avoid ...

The scheme is referred to as "I Paid Twice"; hotel customers are conned into handing over their banking information. This multi-step campaign actually begins when hackers target hotels themselves.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Be aware of possible scams amid looming cuts to federal assistance programs from the government shutdown, like SNAP benefits. The Better Business Bureau has received over 800 ...

Google’s Chrome browser has a feature called Enhanced Safe Browsing that uses real-time AI-powered techniques to protect users against online threats. Unlike the more basic Safe Browsing feature, ...

Your inbox could contain real money—or a trap. I made two fake settlement claim sites in five minutes, and I'm here to tell you how to tell a legit settlement notice site from a data-stealing fake. I ...

The FBI says spoofed websites masquerading as the IC3 have appeared. Spoofed websites impersonate well-known services to steal your data. FBI warns visitors to remain vigilant against suspicious URLs ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - State regulators are warning of a growing trend of fake online gambling websites. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) and the Iowa Department of Public Safety have ...

Last month, KrebsOnSecurity tracked the sudden emergence of hundreds of polished online gaming and wagering websites that lure people with free credits and eventually abscond with any cryptocurrency ...

Here’s the newest con in town: Scammers are using AI to clone legit websites, and they’re scary good at it. I’m talking about perfect logos, identical layouts, right down to the fonts and buttons. The ...