Traffic violation text scams are evolving with QR codes

In the latest iteration of this scam, consumers receive a text message warning them they are receiving a "final notice" for a ...
ConsumerAffairs

CAPTCHA scams are surging as hackers exploit a security tool

Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick users into enabling malware and scam notifications ...

Latest malware scam weaponizes ‘I’m not a robot’ verification tests against users, experts warn

There’s a new scam to look out for in a place you wouldn’t expect. Security experts at the Identity Theft Resource Center ...
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Social Security scam alerts increase 25% nationwide

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported a significant rise in Social Security scam alerts, with over 330,000 complaints filed in 2025. This marks a 25% increase compared to the previous ...

Fake Google security page can turn your browser into a spying tool

Security researchers say a phishing scam impersonates Google to install malware that steals 2FA codes, tracks location and ...
Olive Press

Fake bank calls and video scams: The new way fraudsters are targeting expats in Spain in 2026

Criminals posing as bankers at Santander and BBVA are now using phone and video calls to steal security codes – with a ...
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From AI coding to QR code scams, 2026 is already a security nightmare

A new year means new threats to your data, privacy, and money (not to mention the old ones that you still have to keep an eye out for). Thankfully, improving your security doesn’t have to be ...