Steer Clear of the “Pay Yourself Scam” That’s Targeting Online Bank Accounts
An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again. Recently Bank of America alerted its customers of the “Pay Yourself Scam,” where scammers use phony fraud alerts and trick their victims into giving them access to their online banking accounts. It’s a form of phishing attack, and according to Bank […] more…Don’t Take the Bait! How to Steer Clear of Tax Time Scams
For cybercriminals tax time is the most wonderful time of the year. They are in the shadows giddy, eager, and methodically setting a variety of digital traps knowing that enough taxpayers take the bait to render their efforts worthwhile. Indeed, with the frenzy of online tax filings, personal information (and money) moving through mailboxes, and […] more…Privacy, please! Why a VPN on your smartphone may be a smart move for you.
Using a VPN on your smartphone can boost your privacy in a big way, particularly with all the data tracking that’s happening out there today. For some time now, we’ve recommended a VPN when using public Wi-Fi in airports, libraries, hotels, and coffee shops. Given that these are public networks, a determined hacker can snoop […] more…Financial Cyberthreats in 2020
2020 was challenging for everyone: companies, regulators, individuals. Due to the limitations imposed by the epidemiological situation, particular categories of users and businesses were increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. While we were adjusting to remote work and the rest of the new conditions, so were scammers. As a result, 2020 was extremely eventful in terms of digital […] more…#WorldKindnessDay: How to Help Kids Tap into their Superpower of Being Kind
“There is no small act of kindness. Every compassionate act makes large the world.” —Mary Anne Radmacher, American writer, and artist With so many tragedies in the news, World Kindness Day, Nov. 13, could not come at a better time. But can one day — or month — put a dent in the accumulation […] more…10 Tips To Stay Safe Online
With hacks, scams, malware and more, the Internet can feel like a dangerous place these days. And, the recent proliferation of devices, from smartphones and tablets to Internet-connected appliances, has opened us up to even greater risks. But the good news is that by taking just a small handful of security measures we can greatly […] more…Microsoft invokes Supreme Court opinion in Ireland email case
Microsoft believes its refusal to turn over email held in Ireland to the U.S. government got a boost from an opinion of the Supreme Court on Monday, which upheld that U.S. laws cannot apply extraterritorially unless Congress has explicitly provided for it. In a decision Monday in a separate case on the extraterritorial application of […] more…Speedier Scans Reveal New Distinctions in Resting and Active Brain
A boost in the speed of brain scans is unveiling new insights into how brain regions work with each other in cooperative groups called networks. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Institute of Technology and Advanced Biomedical Imaging at the University of Chieti, Italy, used the quicker scans to […] more…How To Increase Website Conversions With Effective Security
Make no mistake: online security is on every shopper’s mind. Online shopping is already a major part of US retail sales culture, and cybercriminals have been quick to follow the money. Bogus online retailers have boomed in recent years, setting up fraudulent sites with Web addresses similar to legitimate eCommerce sites and exposing consumers to […] more…7 Tips to Help Merchants Build Trust and Increase Sales
When it comes to eCommerce, there are many factors that determine the success of your business. Each and every aspect of your website must be built with the customer in mind. Building trust is one of those factors, and one of the greatest challenges for online retailers looking to reduce shopping cart abandonment, regardless of […] more…More information
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