Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa released a new report detailing the emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers, including the emergence of "digital pickpocketing" and scams involving fake airline bookings.
America's largest water and wastewater utility dealing with cyberattack
The largest water and wastewater utility in the country, American Water, was hit by a cyberattack last week and took its customer payment portal offline while it mitigates the issue.
Bank of America hit with outage, some customer accounts show zero
Bank of America customers got an unwelcome surprise when checking their bank balances online on Wednesday, with some showing their money had disappeared.
Getting a call or email about missing jury duty? It's a scam.
Another scam has been circulating. This time it's tricking people into believing that they missed a jury summons, which typically has severe consequences.
23andMe agrees to pay $30M to settle lawsuit over 2023 data breach
23andMe agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit from users over a breach that resulting in hackers accessing data of more than $6 million customers.
Nearly 1M Medicare beneficiaries potentially affected after data breach
Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries are being warned that their personal information may have been compromised in a cybersecurity incident last year.
Real estate scams are on the rise – here’s what to look out for
There are a several real estate scams that are circulating today. The FTC has already paid millions to refund victims over the last several months alone.
ATM bitcoin scams are on the rise
Another scam is growing. This time its target people who use Bitcoin ATM machines. Individuals that are over 60 years old have reported falling victim the most.
Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam
There are a variety of phishing scams that are trying to target vulnerable Americans. One type is preying on those who may be looking for a job in the competitive labor market.
Big Tech censorship is 'full steam ahead' despite Zuckerberg's confession: Kara Frederick
Heritage Foundation director of tech policy center Kara Frederick reacts to JD Vance's concerns over social media censorship on 'Varney & Co.'
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport hit with delays after 'possible' cyberattack
Hundreds of flights at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport experienced delays after the airport was struck by a "possible cyberattack," the airport announced.
AI is universally disruptive, it's going to change the world: John DiFucci
Guggenheim Securities senior managing director John DiFucci discusses the long-term impact of A.I. technology on 'Making Money.'
CrowdStrike fallout reflects next generation of PR crises: Nathan Miller
Miller Ink founder and CEO Nathan Miller give his take on CrowdStrike and Delta's reactions to tech meltdown.
Microsoft: Iran-aligned hackers targeted 'high-ranking official' in US presidential campaign
Microsoft says Iranian groups are trying to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with one targeting a top official inside of a campaign.
CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors are back online
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz posted on LinkedIn that the company is still working to ensure all systems have been fully recovered after an issue led to a global tech outage.
No, Amazon isn't texting you. It's a scam
There is another scam circulating that's mimicking a major brand. If you get a message regarding your Amazon Prime account, it could be a bad actor trying to target you.
Security firm experiencing nightmare after learning remote employee is North Korean hacker
North Korea has continued to heavily rely on cyber activity, be it through hacking or bitcoins or online scams, to try and maintain its competitive edge with rival nations.
Global technology outage disrupts major airlines, 911 services and businesses
A global technology outage has disrupted flights on major airlines, to include Delta and American, leaving many grounded until further notice.
What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global tech outage?
CrowdStrike is an American cybersecurity firm based out of Austin, Texas. It was founded by George Kurtz in 2012 through a $26 million Series A round.
USPS is likely not texting you. It's a scam
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has become one of the most imitated brands for phishing scams. If you get an unsolicited text from the USPS, it's likely not them.