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July 16, 2026
How Companies Use Health Claims and Fake Reviews to Pressure You Into Giving Up Data
Two recent cases show us a pattern worth understanding. Companies make big promises about health, use fake customer revi...
July 14, 2026
Fake Crypto Gift Card Sites Now Look Almost Real
Scammers have gotten better at copying legitimate cryptocurrency gift card websites. The fake sites look so similar to t...
July 11, 2026
GigaWiper Malware Can Erase Your Files—Here's What to Watch For
A new piece of malware called GigaWiper has emerged that can infect Windows computers, spy on your activity, and permane...
July 9, 2026
Meta's New AI Tool Turns Your Photos Into Images Without Permission
Meta just launched a new feature called Muse that generates AI images of you—using your public Instagram profile—and you...
July 8, 2026
Account theft on Reddit and Discord, fake job offers, and AI flower scams
Scammers are using social platforms, trusted company names, and artificial intelligence to steal account access, credent...
July 7, 2026
How Scammers Target Military Families — and What to Watch For
Servicemembers and veterans have something scammers want: steady income, government benefits, and a lifetime of accumula...
July 7, 2026
How to Spot Pet Scams Before They Cost You Money
Pet lovers are being targeted by scammers who know exactly which buttons to push. They pose as veterinarians with emerge...
July 7, 2026
Four Major Companies Settle with FTC and Face Data Breaches This Month
July brought enforcement actions against deceptive business practices and a wave of data breaches affecting millions of...
July 7, 2026
Travel App Hopper Caught Charging Without Permission—Plus Three Major Data Breaches This Month
If you use travel apps or donate to religious organizations, this month brought some important news about who has your i...