Block those pop-ups: The dangers of clicking on ads
Many of us know about the dangers of clicking on pop-up ads. However, many people are still getting scammed by them.
A years-long scam that began with fake Windows pop-ups ends with PayPal payments
The Federal Trade Commission will pay more than $25.5 million to Windows users deceived by a scam that convinced them to buy so-called “computer repair” software.
New threat uses fake CAPTCHA to infect systems with malware
The attack typically begins when visitors to a website are prompted to verify they are not robots, a common practice that ...
That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself
To disable JavaScript in Google Chrome, go to Settings, select Privacy and security, and then click Site settings. Click the setting for JavaScript and change the option to "Disable JavaScript for all ...
Beware this sneaky new ‘CAPTCHA’ that tricks you into installing malware
It's both stupid yet brilliant, relying on knee-jerk CAPTCHA reactions to get users to manually install malware.
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GUEST APPEARANCE: Seven signs you’re being scammed and how we can work together to protect our community
As president and CEO of Reliant Credit Union, I have always prioritized the safety and security of our members’ financial ...
Computer owners duped in antivirus scam to get over $25M: What to know about payments
More than $25 million in payments will go out this week to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support ...
Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
A Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (or a CAPTCHA for short) is a security measure ...
Refunds Headed to Users Who Fell for Fake Antivirus, Computer Repair Scams
If you bought a computer repair service from Restoro or Reimage, expect to receive a refund. The companies will pay over $25 ...
Man gets six years for scamming Highlands Ranch woman out of life savings
Sagar Patel, 27, was sentenced to six years in prison Friday for duping his victim into buying and handing over more than ...
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Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for gold bar scam that targeted Highlands Ranch woman
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for stealing more than $126,000 from a Highlands Ranch woman through a scam ...
Darien resident loses $25,000 to cybersecurity scammers, police say
Police say the Darien resident was notified online that his computer had been compromised, and it would cost $25,000 to fix ...