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Now that Santa is on vacation, the hackers are back and at it again. This time, they're using TikTok to trick and trap you into hacking your own PC , giving the bad guys full, back-door access to your systems. Here's how it the scheme works: You or someone on your network might be lured in by an easy TikTok video tutorial promising free activation of paid software such as Photoshop, Microsoft Office or AutoCAD, or popular games like Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft. As a part o

You trust your phone. You trust your apps. And when a message pops up from someone you know you rarely question it. That’s exactly what attackers are counting on. A new wave of account hijacking is abusing a completely legitimate feature inside WhatsApp  and users often don’t realize anything is wrong until the damage is already done. Attackers are hijacking WhatsApp accounts by abusing its device linking feature through social engineering, not by stealing passwords. Victims

Happy Friday The bad guys are at it again, this time using our own legal system against us. Here's how the scam works: Your company might receive an Emergency data requests (EDR) from law enforcement. EDR's are intended for situations where immediate access to user data could prevent harm. Legally, your company must comply with the officer's request, immediately handing over all personal and private information you have about specific individuals in the company. As you might

The holidays are full of joy, but also full of cyber tricks. This year the FBI is warning shoppers to stay alert as online scams are on the rise. Criminals are posing as trusted retailers, offering incredible deals that turn into financial traps. It is festive phishing season. Each holiday season thousands of people become victims of scams that steal money, credit card information and other personal details. Scammers use fraudulent online listings, fake auction listings, req

🚨 New Podcast Alert: “Cyber Secured Podcast” is Live!  🔐 We’re excited to announce the launch of Cyber Secured Podcast , a brand-new podcast hosted by cybersecurity pros Matt and Attila. Designed for individuals, families, and businesses alike, this show makes cybersecurity easy to understand, engaging, and downright essential. Whether you're tech-savvy or just cyber-curious, each episode dives into the real-world threats lurking in our digital lives and gives you the tools

Happy Friday The FBI just issued a Public Service Announcement  warning about a new scam and this one is despicable . Criminals are stealing pictures of missing persons off of social media, altering them and using them as fake proof-of-life photos to make ransom demands. How the scam works You might get a text message or email from the criminal claiming that they've kidnapped a loved one and will hurt them unless a ransom is paid immediately. The scammer will then send "proo

Happy Friday Last month Microsoft enabled a new feature that allows all Teams users to initiate chats as a guest  with any email address, even if they're not using teams . And get this, it's been quietly enabled by default for everyone, even your company's Microsoft 365 account. So why is this a problem? Because it creates an opportunity for bad guys to smash right into your Microsoft 365 account and disable your defenses by disabling your protection policies. Details on the

A chilling trend in cyber threats is emerging. Attackers are no longer just phishing from the outside. They are slipping into organizations disguised as legitimate employees. According to a report from BleepingComputer, malicious actors are applying for real jobs in tech, often in IT or cybersecurity. They come equipped with fake resumes, synthetic identities, even deepfakes to pass virtual interviews. Once inside, they get privileged access and from there, the door is wide

The FBI issued a warning this week .   Over $262 million has already been reported stolen from over 5,100 complaints  from account takeover fraud schemes this year. But, the actual number is  much higher since most cases don't get reported. The FBI is urging the public to be wary of social engineering techniques being delivered by texts, calls and emails. The bad guys have gotten good at breaking into financial institutions, payroll platforms and health savings accounts, the

While you’re snagging discounts, cybercriminals are waiting to trick you with spoofed sites, phishing messages, and fake confirmations. Amazon warned of a spike in scams: fake messages, impersonation attempts, and bogus checkout pages. Shoppers should also be aware of other common tactics like fake stores, malicious checkout scripts, and counterfeit shopping apps, which continue to circulate during the holiday shopping season. These scams don't just steal money, they can lead