Users Warned About AVG Tech Support Scams

Users Warned About AVG Tech Support Scams

AVG will not make unsolicited calls offering to fix your computer

CryptoLocker Cybercriminals Launch Decryption Service for Victims

CryptoLocker Cybercriminals Launch Decryption Service for Victims

In case you change your mind about paying up, it will cost you five times more

Sophos Updates Threatsaurus with Simplified Definitions and New Tips

Sophos Updates Threatsaurus with Simplified Definitions and New Tips

The latest release is a result of a partnership with the Center for Internet and Security

Bogus Warning Says “Really Bad Virus” Causes Physical Damage to Computers

Bogus Warning Says “Really Bad Virus” Causes Physical Damage to Computers

The warning most likely refers to the CryptoLocker ransomware

“Free GTA V Download” Website Used to Distribute Shady Software

“Free GTA V Download” Website Used to Distribute Shady Software

Instead of GTA V, users are served a worthless application

Ohio Attorney General Warns of “Sweetheart Scams”

Ohio Attorney General Warns of “Sweetheart Scams”

One individual has lost $210,000 (€290,000) to scammers

Facebook Scam: 2013 Ford Mustang Giveaway

Facebook Scam: 2013 Ford Mustang Giveaway

Several scam pages have been set up by cybercrooks

Malta Police Force Warns of Ransomware Abusing Its Name

Malta Police Force Warns of Ransomware Abusing Its Name

Users whose computers are infected are advised to file a police report

Misleading Posts Inform Users of Facebook Virus Called “Death Age”

Misleading Posts Inform Users of Facebook Virus Called “Death Age”

While there are many spammy apps, the posts are inaccurate and misleading

“The Middle” Episode Provides Important Lesson on Internet Safety

“The Middle” Episode Provides Important Lesson on Internet Safety

“It's a scam! Not everything on the Internet is true”

The FBI Says 419 Scammers Continue to Leverage Agency’s Name

The FBI Says 419 Scammers Continue to Leverage Agency’s Name

The latest emails use the name of FBI Director James B. Comey

Guide: Remove Qvo6 Browser Hijacker

Guide: Remove Qvo6 Browser Hijacker

Automatic and manual removal steps for the Qvo6 adware

FBI Warns of Beta Bot Malware

FBI Warns of Beta Bot Malware

The malware blocks antivirus applications and prevents users from accessing security sites

Organizations That Fail to Upgrade to 2048-Bit SSL Certificates Are Sitting Ducks

Organizations That Fail to Upgrade to 2048-Bit SSL Certificates Are Sitting Ducks

An expert explains the risks of not upgrading before the NIST-set deadline

Fake Incoming Fax Report Emails Spread Trojans

Fake Incoming Fax Report Emails Spread Trojans

At least two variations of the bogus messages are currently making the rounds

Beware of Radisson Blu Hotel Job Scams

Beware of Radisson Blu Hotel Job Scams

Scammers try to trick people into paying all sorts of fees

Security Expert: Malicious Entities Should Be the Only Ones Blamed

Security Expert: Malicious Entities Should Be the Only Ones Blamed

Panda Security researcher Bart Blaze makes an interesting point

 
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