(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Microsoft seizes infrastructure of top cybercrime group Relying on a court order, the tech giant seized websites belonging to a top purveyor of fraudulent Microsoft accounts. Dec 13, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Getty Images ‘Pig butchering’ scams on the rise, luring victims with promises of relationships and riches These types of scams that seek to dupe unsuspecting targets can leave victims financially and emotionally devastated. Feb 13, 2023 By Tonya Riley
(Stock /Getty Images) Data breach notices become more opaque, leaving consumers in the dark Of the 1,802 breaches the Identity Theft Resource Center tracked in 2022, 66% of notices lacked details about the attack and victims. Jan 25, 2023 By Tonya Riley
(Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images) Cryptocurrency hacks shot up in 2022, amounting to almost $4 billion in losses The massive losses have prompted scrutiny from U.S. officials about how the illicit use of cryptocurrency poses a national security threat. Jan 5, 2023 By Tonya Riley
Elon Musk’s Twitter account is displayed on the screen of an iPhone, April 26, 2022. (Photo illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Senate Democrats call on FTC to investigate Twitter’s data security Lawmakers worry that Elon Musk's hasty changes on the Twitter platform such as altering its verification service could harm consumers. Nov 17, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Speech bubble on smartphone screen. Why robotexts are scammers’ favorite new tool Technology meant to limit robocalls has pushed scammers toward SMS-based attacks, which experts say can be even more dangerous. Aug 10, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Photo illustration by Chesnot / Getty Images) Bogus cryptocurrency apps swindle users out of millions, FBI warns The FBI is cautioning investors to take a second look before sending funds to new investment apps. Jul 18, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Getty Images) Privacy legislation might provide a powerful guard against online identity fraud It might pose a new hurdle for cybercriminals looking to swipe personal information. Jun 14, 2022 By Tonya Riley
(Photo by NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images) Losses to cryptocurrency scams top $1B, FTC reports Nearly half of the scams originated on social media. Jun 3, 2022 By Tonya Riley
A sign in front of PayPal headquarters on February 02, 2022 in San Jose, California. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that a Texas man will spend 5 years in prison for stealing 38,000 compromised PayPal account credentials. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Texas man gets 5 years for stealing 38,000 PayPal account credentials DOJ said Marcos Ponce will spend five years in prison and pay back $1.4 million in stolen money. May 12, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley