fraud

Before the thieves can enjoy them, the proceeds of cybercrime have to jump through a few hoops. We discuss the complexities involved.

The most common ways PayPal users are cheated out of their money through spam, phishing, and various kinds of fraud on the platform.

We present four rules of safe trading for gamers who earn money from in-game trades.

We examined the contents of Kaspersky’s CEO’s spam folder to find out what spammers and phishers think might entice him.

Our experts uncovered a scheme to extract cardholder data using Google tools.

As governments worldwide implement support measures for pandemic-hit citizens and businesses, online scammers strive to cash in.

Inexpensive, no-fuss Burning Man tickets for sale online. Just one problem: They’re fake.

Under the pretext of compensation for data leaks, fraudsters are selling “temporary U.S. social security numbers.”

Extorters are demanding ransom not in cryptocurrency, but in prepaid debit cards. All the same, you shouldn’t pay.

Two schemes whereby a victim receives money — and neither one is good news.

Dave and Jeff discuss a Facebook bug, DDoS attacks, 5G, Russian hackers, and more.

Social engineering augmented with machine-learning algorithms can deceive even high-ranking executives.

Toyota’s European division just lost more than $37 million to cybercriminals. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of a BEC attack.

Using persuasion instead of viruses: How scammers talk people into granting remote access to their computers.

What the Hoax verdict means, and why such software is becoming more of a problem.

Scammers posing as CIA agents demand ransom for alleged possession of child porn, threatening arrest.

How to steal a million (OK, half a million), or what happened to the Boca Juniors

Airbnb scamming becomes automated and streamlined.

Cybercriminals take control of corporate mail accounts to send filter-dodging spam.

Dave and Jeff take a look at the latest in the IC3 report, digital clutter, USB devices gone rogue, and more.

Fake technical support websites and accounts in social networks pose a real danger. How to spot and avoid them.