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Preying on the Lonely: AI Enhances the Pig Butchering Epidemic

I just finished speaking to a room of 550 seniors. Two of them had already lost a staggering $600,000 to this scam. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s happening right now. If we don’t act, this could become the most devastating scam of the next decade. This scam's insidious nature lies in its masterful exploitation of the fundamental human vulnerability ...

02 May 2025

Robert Siciliano

Zelle, Venmo and More: A Small Business Guide to Secure P2P Payments

The convenience of P2P platforms (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal) is attracting small businesses for both formal and informal client invoice payments and contractor reimbursements, offering swift and affordable transactions. However, for larger invoices, businesses often prioritize the superior fraud protection and audit trails offered by ACH and ...

11 March 2025

Robert Siciliano

Beware the Tax Scammers: 12 Ways They'll Try to Steal Your Refund

As tax season approaches in 2025, it's crucial for US citizens to be aware of the increasingly sophisticated scams targeting taxpayers. Fraudsters are constantly refining their tactics, using advanced technologies and exploiting current events to deceive unsuspecting individuals. This article will explore the 12 biggest tax scams to watch out for ...

18 February 2025

Robert Siciliano

The Definitive Guide to Prevent Romance Scams

Financial fraud takes many forms, but romance scams are arguably the most devastating. They exploit not just finances, but also emotions, leaving victims heartbroken and betrayed. Think you're immune to romance scams? Don't be so sure. Loneliness can cloud judgment, making even the most savvy individuals vulnerable. While you might not fall victi...

31 January 2025

Robert Siciliano

The ULTIMATE How to: Multiple SHTF Emergency Kits & How to Build Them

This is somewhat of a selfish article. I’ve been procrastinating on completing my already robust emergency preparedness kit arsenal. I have a number of kits for certain purposes, all designed to be thrown in the back of the Yukon, or on the backs of my family. So, with some winter downtime, coupled with the absolute tragic events of the earth bein...

17 January 2025

Robert Siciliano

Your Kids Data Hacked: 45 Million Students and Teachers Records Exposed

The PowerSchool data breach, which occurred in late December 2024, involved the unauthorized access to sensitive information belonging to millions of students and teachers across the United States. What Happened: Compromised Credentials: The breach exploited a vulnerability in the PowerSchool SIS (Student Information System) platform, specifically...

10 January 2025

Robert Siciliano

Six Websites to Fortify Your Identity To Protect You From Fraud: A Comprehensive Guide

If you've been considering a credit freeze, you should know that this process is designed to prevent creditors from accessing your credit report unless you explicitly authorize it. This effectively blocks potential creditors from viewing or pulling your file, making it significantly more difficult for identity thieves to apply for new credit in yo...

13 December 2024

Robert Siciliano

The Ultimate Guide to Passwords, Password Managers, Two Factor and Passkeys

In the age of digital interconnectedness, passwords have become the first line of defense against cyber threats. Unfortunately, many individuals still rely on weak, easily guessable passwords that leave their online accounts vulnerable to attacks. This article delves into the most commonly used and easily crackable passwords, and provides essentia...

19 November 2024

Robert Siciliano

Your Social Security number IS in the Hands of Criminals

Over the years criminals occasionally contact me to tell me about their exploits and often ask how they can get into the “security awareness” business. Everyone wants to be a Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can movie). These crimes are often sociopaths and incapable of functioning normally without eventually resorting to the easy money crimes. I’v...

21 August 2024 /identity

Robert Siciliano

Most Security Awareness Training is Insufficient and Should Lead to Consequences

Maybe company executives who don’t engage in real world security awareness training should suffer the consequences for their insufficiency. An excellent Help Net Security article is titled “What CISOs need to keep CEOs (and themselves) out of jail” discusses many of the fundamentals of cyber security, what security leaders should be doing, but ar...

01 August 2024

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