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6 Ongoing Widespread Rumors: Week of of 1/4 Edition
Jan. 5, 2021
Happy 2021! Did you have a good new year celebration? Although we've moved on for a fresh start, some of the rumors have lingered from 2020 all the way to 2021. In this post, we've chosen 6 widespread rumors to discuss in detail. Can you tell which is true and which is false?
COVID-19 Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Dec. 30, 2020
It’s been a tough year. While some people are focused on COVID-19 and ways to get through the pandemic, scammers are looking for new ways to profit. Many COVID-19 related scams appeared in the beginning of 2020 and have continued to thrive over the year. In this post, we’ll tell you about the 3 most common COVID-19 scams and how…
Dec. 28, 2020
Is there really a COVID vaccine vape cartridge? How about a gigantic goldfish found in the lake? Or, are people who visited the hospital all counted as COVID-19 cases? As we approach the end of this chaotic year of 2020 (whew), rumors seem to refuse to take a break from spreading on the internet. To wrap up the last week…
Phishing Technique Uses Legitimate-looking Domains to Avoid Detection
Dec. 28, 2020
Cybercriminals use legitimate-looking domains in their phishing-and-scam schemes in an effort to lure more victims and avoid early detection.
Spot the Scam: 4 Holiday Scams to Watch Out for this Week
Dec. 25, 2020
This year is finally coming to an end (whew)! Are you ready to celebrate? While we are getting ready for the year-end festivities, so are the scammers - getting very prepared to sneakily steal money, or worse, personal information from you. In this post, we will cover the top scams we've identified this week - including HSBC phishing, fake charity…
How to Protect Your Kid’s Privacy While At-Home Learning
Dec. 22, 2020
Many kids now have school-supplied computer equipment away from the school network. However, with this come privacy and security concerns. Some are easy to avoid, but others need some modifications to ensure safety.
Dec. 21, 2020
Did you know when the first snow globe was invented? Was the old movie featured in Home Alone real? Some rumors are funny and cause no harm, while others could be misleading. We've picked some of the widespread rumors of the week to discuss in detail. Do you know what's true and what's false?
Spot the Scam: Christmas Scams of the Week🎄
Dec. 18, 2020
Christmas is just around the corner, and so are the Christmas scams! In this post, we will share with you top scams we've spotted this week - such as Amazon brushing, fake COVID-19 vaccines, FedEX phishing, and questionable holiday offers. Do you know how to identify and avoid these scams?
World Economic Forum Releases Insights on the State of IoT
Dec. 17, 2020
The organization also brings together over 30 initiatives to promote and expand IoT.