Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

Scams 86

Scams Identity Theft Education Consumer Protection 86

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that calls made with voices generated with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

Scams 141

Scams Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Technology 141

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cold calling has been associated with scam tactics for decades, and the growing number of ways to combat these techniques (like Do Not Call lists) are routinely ignored by the robocallers. Members of the FCC themselves received some of these calls, which on reflection seems like a very poor decision made by the robocalling technology.

Scams 77

Scams Mobile Consumer Protection Technology 77

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity, the California-based cybersecurity company protecting major Fortune 500 companies, has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators. In total, the loss from fraud exceeds 5,6 billion USD in 2022.

Mobile 102

Mobile Malware Banking Retail 102

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

2023 – Vaultinum , a leading provider of technology due diligence and audit solutions announced today the launch of a certified Timestamping offer, enabling the creation of traceable digital proofs. In an era marked by digital advances and rapid technological innovation, ensuring transparency and accountability in markets is critical.

Consumer Protection 100

Consumer Protection Marketing Scams Technology 100

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protections, and ensure the security software is always turned on and can automatically update. Watch Out For Scams. Recently, the IRS issued a specific warning of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into taxpayer bank accounts.

Scams 40

Scams Identity Theft Banking Retail 40

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2019

Describing these phenomena, some journalists have been labeled “as experts on the dark web” The Dark Web is just a portion of the Deep Web, its access is quite simple and doesn’t require any specific technological skill. It is very easy to access to the Tor network or browse content on other anonymizing networks like I2P.

Marketing 81

Marketing Engineering Scams Internet 81