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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…The IRS “Dirty Dozen” – Top Tax Season Scams to Steer Clear of This Year
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers. Emotions can run high during tax time. Even if you’re pretty sure you did everything right, you may still have a few doubts kicking around. Did I file correctly? Did I claim the right deductions? Will I get audited? As it turns out, these are the very same […] 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…OpenClaw becomes a nonprofit foundation as it seeks to be ‘the Switzerland of AI’
OpenClaw’s announcement that it has become a nonprofit foundation is generating IT excitement because of the potential for governance and development consistency that the popular platform has thus far lacked. Still, some worry about the risks created by the move. “Our ambition is for OpenClaw to be the Switzerland of AI. Neutral ground where every […] more…Welcome to AI’s creepy era
For the past few days, I’ve been immersed in Google’s latest vision of the future — an AI-infused dashboard that taps into info from all of your Google app activity and then uses that data to cook up a series of daily “stories” designed to “connect you with what matters.” And — believe me, I […] more…22 tech luminaries we lost in 2025
As modern technologies such as artificial intelligence grab today’s headlines, it’s worth remembering that their foundations were being laid more than half a century ago by computer scientists, philosophers, psychologists, developers, entrepreneurs, and more. These pioneers and those who followed tackled issues and solved problems that future generations may never know existed — but without their […] more…Buyer’s guide: How to choose the right business laptops
With hundreds of business-oriented laptops to choose from, picking the right ones to outfit your company’s workforce can be daunting. We’re here to help with a buyer’s guide that breaks the options into categories and provides details, price estimates, and pros and cons of each. Ranging from $200 for the cheapest budget models to nearly […] more…Burned out by bots: The rise of prompt fatigue in the workplace
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools have quickly become commonplace in the workplace. In the rush to boost productivity, many organizations have adopted them without fully considering how best to integrate them into daily workflows. Some employees are now complaining of “prompt fatigue” — a kind of cognitive drain similar to the “Zoom fatigue” of the […] more…How IT leaders unlock productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
In environments ranging from construction sites to university campuses to legal and retail operations, IT leaders are putting generative AI assistants to work — and discovering how to make them drive productivity. In this article, we focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot, examining real-world experiences that reveal both the promise and the pitfalls of the AI […] more…Puny humans are no match for AI
We live in a new age of artificial intelligence (AI), which is making everything better. And worse. AI is transforming everyday life by improving diagnostics, personalizing medicine and learning, detecting fraud, automating tasks, optimizing operations, supporting smarter decision-making, reducing costs, enhancing productivity, and enabling innovations like self-driving cars, predictive analytics, and virtual assistants. That’s the […] more…Application Security Protection for the Masses
I’ve always found it entertaining that so many sales pitches are essentially a listing of features for the product or service being sold. The reason I find this entertaining is that for anyone who has worked on the customer side or has ever listened to customers, it is obvious that customers buy solutions, not products. […] more…Big China Spy Balloon Moving East Over US, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon said at midday Friday that a Chinese spy balloon had moved eastward and was over the central United States, and that the U.S. rejected China’s claims that it was not being used for surveillance. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, refused to provide details on exactly where the balloon was or whether […] more…New Year, New You: Start Fresh With McAfee Protection Score
Are you an online oversharer? Do you give your full birthday to all your online shopping accounts? Have a few companies you have accounts with been breached but you didn’t take any action at the time? If you have bad digital habits, now is an excellent time to reset your digital presence. In isolation, these […] more…Start the New Year Right With This 3-Step Digital Detox
Pledging to follow healthier habits is consistently the most popular new year’s resolution. That January 1st promise looks different to everyone: snacking less often, going to the gym more often, drinking more water, drinking less soda, etc. This year, instead of a juice cleanse subscription, opt for a healthier habit that’s not an unappetizing shade […] more…‘Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
This time of year, the air not only gets chillier but a bit cheerier for everyone … including online scammers. Holiday scams are a quick way to make a buck, and cybercriminals employ several holiday-themed schemes to weasel money and personally identifiable information (PII) from gift givers. Here are three common holiday scams to watch […] more…Everything You Need to Know to Avoid a Man-in-the-Middle Mobile Attack
Monkey in the middle, the beloved playground staple, extends beyond schoolyards into corporate networks, home desktops, and personal mobile devices in a not-so-fun way. Known as a monkey-in-the-middle or man-in-the-middle attack (MiTM), it’s a type of cybercrime that can happen to anyone. Here’s everything you need to know about mobile MiTM schemes specifically, how to […] more…More information
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