Fraud & Scams

VRChat says reported data breach never happened

We explain what data was exposed, the potential risks, and the steps you should take now.

Children’s phones must block nude images by September, UK says

Apple and Google have three months to block nude images on children's phones. They're not allowed to collect any data while they d…

Nearly Two-Thirds of CEOs Cite Cyberattacks as Their Top Concern

Cyberattacks are now the top concern of leading CEOs, overtaking fears over geopolitical turmoil or inflation, the Wall Street Jou…

Free Spotify Premium hacks on social media are spreading infostealers

Cybercriminals are turning TikTok and Instagram Reels into malware delivery platforms, using free software tutorials to spread inf…

A Look at Spam vs. Phishing: 4 Key Differences

Spam and phishing are often used interchangeably in email security, but they serve distinct purposes and carry varying levels of r…

KnowBe4 Wins Multiple 2026 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards

We’re proud to share that KnowBe4 has once again been recognized as a leader in cybersecurity, receiving six 2026 TrustRadius Top…

Cyber Insurance for Mid‑Market Organizations in Southeast Asia

Overview Businesses increasingly identify cyber risk as a core operational concern. Yet many cyber incidents still stem from ba…

Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days

June 2026 is the largest Patch Tuesday in history, fixing 206 vulnerabilities and three publicly disclosed zero-days.

88% of people struggle to tell what’s real online

As AI-generated scams, deepfakes, and impersonation spread, a new Malwarebytes report finds people increasingly unsure what to tru…

Meta’s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses

As smart glasses become more capable, concerns about face recognition, covert recording, and biometric surveillance are growing.

Scammers love Meta, according to Lloyds Bank

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp account for more than two thirds of fraud reports made by Lloyds customers.

FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home…

Update Chrome: Google patches actively exploited vulnerability and 73 others

Google's latest Chrome update fixes 74 security vulnerabilities, including one under active attack.

Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams, FBI says

Deepfakes, voice cloning, and other AI-powered scams cost Americans nearly $900 million in 2025, says the 2025 FBI Internet Crime…

Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are hiding malware in cracked and repacked games, infecting more than 400,000 devices worldwide.

A week in security (June 1 – June 7)

A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2026

FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a modified order requiring Illuminate Education Inc. to…

AI: Threat, tool, or both?

Public concern about AI is rising. We look at what's driving it, and why cybersecurity occupies a unique place in this debate.

FTC Issues Report to Congress on Adoption Practices

The Federal Trade Commission issued a report to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to protect consumers interested in private…

Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them

Learn how to spot travel scams, avoid risky bookings, and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands.

Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers

Hackers convinced an AI support bot to hand over Instagram accounts by changing recovery email addresses.

Emerging Hospice Fraud Targeting Medicare Recipients

FTC Sues to Stop Deceptive Mortgage Assistance Relief Operation that Targets Homeowners

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in California has temporarily halted an allegedly deceptive mortg…

FTC Seeks Comment on X Corp. Petition to Set Aside or Modify FTC Order Concerning Twitter

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition from X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, to set aside or modi…

FTC Sues to Stop Amare Global Holdings from Misrepresenting the Health Benefits of Its Dietary Supplements for Children and Adults

The Federal Trade Commission today sued multilevel marketer (MLM) Amare Global Holdings Inc. and three of its principals for misre…

FTC, Nevada Will Require Tax-Relief Scammers to Pay Cash and Turn Over Assets Worth Nearly $10 Million to Settle Charges They Misled Consumers about Tax-Relief Services

The operators of a tax debt relief scheme will surrender over $8 million in cash and turn over additional assets to settle the Fed…

Threat Actors Spoofing FIFA Websites in Advance of the 2026 World Cup

Kali365 Phishing-as-a-Service Kit Hijacks Microsoft 365 Access Tokens

FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service

The Federal Trade Commission will require Cox Media Group (CMG) and two smaller marketing firms to pay a total of $930,000 to sett…

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Companies About Compliance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act

The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters today to a dozen websites advising them of their obligation to comply with the T…