identity theft

  • What Are ‘Smishing Attacks’? (And How to Avoid Them)

    What Are ‘Smishing Attacks’? (And How to Avoid Them)

    Brendan Hesse

    We all know the threat of phishing attacks, but hackers use a similar SMS-based tactic called “smishing” to infect smartphones with malware and steal data, and according to recent reports, they’re using it more often. The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says hackers are infecting users across Europe and Asia with the dangerous “Roaming Mantis” Android malware…

  • Avoid This Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Phishing Scam

    Avoid This Fake Zoom Meeting Invite Phishing Scam

    Mike Winters

    The popularity of Zoom — the world’s number one most-downloaded app in 2020 — has made it a target for phishing attacks, and the Better Business Bureau is now warning users to avoid sketchy meeting invites that could actually infect your system with malware. Here’s what you need to know.