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Stories from across the site that focus on phishing.
How Fake Social Media Deals on Big Brands Steal Your Payment Data
Fake online discounts on brands like Lego and Calvin Klein on social media hide sophisticated phishing scams using malware that captures your credentials before submission.
Oct 5, 2026
How Nigerian Scammers Exploit US University Emails to Defraud Students
Learn how scammers hijack legitimate .edu accounts to target students with fake job offers and gift card fraud, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Oct 1, 2026
How AI Is Accelerating State-Sponsored Cyberattacks and What It Means for the UK
The UK faces Europe's highest level of state-sponsored cyberattacks, with AI drastically shortening attack timelines and increasing threats like phishing and ransomware.
Oct 1, 2026
How Hackers Exploit Custom ChatGPT Bots to Spread Remote Access Malware
Learn how attackers use fake ChatGPT models and Google Sites to deploy RAT malware, tricking users with false CAPTCHAs and gaining full control of PCs.
Sep 30, 2026
How Microsoft and Partners Disrupted AI-Powered EvilTokens Phishing Platform
Microsoft and UK police arrested suspects and took down over 200 domains linked to EvilTokens, an AI-driven phishing-as-a-service tool that compromised 12,000 accounts worldwide.
Sep 23, 2026
Why UK Small Businesses Must Strengthen Cybersecurity Amid Rising AI-Driven Threats
Nearly half of UK small businesses faced cyber incidents last year, with AI-powered attacks increasing. Learn why basic security measures remain vital as threats evolve.
Sep 23, 2026
How Microsoft and Google Shut Down a $66M Cybercrime VM Marketplace
Discover how Microsoft and Google collaborated via the Global Signal Exchange to dismantle RedVDS, a cybercrime marketplace selling scam-ready virtual machines.
Sep 21, 2026
Massive Rise in Calendar-Based Phishing: What Users Must Know to Stay Safe
Calendar phishing attacks surged by 33,000% recently, bypassing email filters and exploiting ICS invites. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect yourself effectively.
Sep 18, 2026
Phishing via Fake Voicemail Transcript Emails: What You Need to Know
A surge of phishing attacks uses fake voicemail transcript emails with malicious SVG attachments to steal credentials from thousands of organizations.
Sep 15, 2026
How Fake GTA 6 Downloads Spread Malware and How to Stay Safe
Malware disguised as GTA 6 pirated copies is rising ahead of the official release. Learn how these scams work, the risks involved, and how to protect yourself effectively.
Sep 10, 2026
How to Spot and Prevent Phishing Attacks Using Fake Adobe Reader Pages
Phishing campaigns now use realistic fake Adobe Reader update pages with browser-in-the-browser tricks to install rogue remote access tools. Learn how to identify and protect against this threat.
Sep 10, 2026
How AI-Powered Scams Are Evolving and How VPNs Can Protect You
Discover how AI is making scams more personal and devastating in 2026, why human trust is the weakest link, and how VPNs combined with cautious behavior shield you from modern cyber attacks.
Sep 9, 2026