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Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money

Malwarebytes

Ads on Instagram—including deepfake videos—are impersonating trusted financial institutions like Bank of Montreal (BMO) and EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) in order to scam people, according to BleepingComputer. By staying alert and proactive, you can outsmart even the most convincing deepfake scams. Awareness is your best defense.

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Election season raises fears for nearly a third of people who worry their vote could be leaked

Malwarebytes

Political ads could be hiding online scams, many people feel, and the election, they say, will likely fall victim to some type of “cyber interference.” 52% are “very concerned” or “concerned” about “falling prey to a scam when interacting with political messages.” Avoid robocalls and phone scams.

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The dark side of sports betting: How mirror sites help gambling scams thrive 

Malwarebytes

SEO and ad manipulation: More domains mean more search engine presence, allowing these companies to dominate the online gambling market and attract unsuspecting bettors. Phishing and fraud risks: Users might unknowingly enter personal and financial details on a fake version of the site, opening themselves up to scams and identity theft.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

This breach has exposed residents to potential risks like identity theft and financial fraud, compounding the urgency for more robust cybersecurity measures in the public sector. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats.

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Understanding the Deepfake Threat

SecureWorld News

While initially popularized in entertainment and satire, cybercriminals now weaponize this technology for fraud, identity theft, and corporate deception. Misinformation and market manipulation : Deepfake videos of CEOs or government officials making false statements can manipulate stock prices or incite public panic.

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

Even McAfee’s most basic plan includes a VPN, identity monitoring, and text scam detection. McAfee Essential offers web browsing protection, VPN, and identity monitoring. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5 5 Core features: 3.3/5 5 Advanced features: 4.3/5

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Microsoft Defender vs. McAfee: Features, Pricing, Pros & Cons

eSecurity Planet

Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. McAfees most basic plan consists of a VPN and text scam detection features that Microsoft Defender lacks. For basic identity needs, McAfee Essential or Premium should be sufficient. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5 5 Ease of use and admin: 2.9/5