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# Scams

Fake FBI social media scams are on the rise — here's what to look out for

Scammers are pretending to offer FBI support to victimsVictims are becoming double-victims after falling for this trapFBI's IC3 warns never to pay for support – support will come from law enforcement Scammers are…

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TechRadar ·last mo.

Experts warn Airbnb scams are on the rise as summer holidays arrive

Airbnb scams have surged 30x since 2023, including a sharp rise this yearCriminals hijack legitimate host accounts to to trick holidaymakersStaying safe isn't so straightforward as threats evolve Airbnb-related scam…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Holiday season is here — but watch out, hackers are launching more phishing scams and attacks than ever before

Check Point Research warns summer vacation scams are surging, with hospitality/travel firms hit by 2,291 weekly attacks in May 2026 alone Attack volume doubled vs.

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9to5Google ·2 mo. ago

Google sues cybercrime network that used Gemini for financial scams

Google has filed a lawsuit against a cybercrime organization that was using Gemini to power its financial scams, while Google is also pushing for stricter laws that are more relevant to an AI era.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Conan O'Brien enters the cybersecurity battle as AI scams become harder for employees to recognize and avoid

Conan O'Brien fronts a new cybersecurity training video series Adaptive combines comedy and security awareness for corporate employees AI-generated scams are becoming harder for workers to identify Cybersecurity…

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

Ticket scams, fake streaming websites and dodgy domains: the security threats facing football fans ahead of the World Cup 2026

As the World Cup 2026 kicks off, the planet's biggest sporting tournament is set to draw in billions of viewers, as well as the hundreds of thousands of fans attending games across the USA, Mexico and Canada.

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TechRadar ·2 mo. ago

From phishing to fake shops: how Bitdefender helps stop everyday scams before they reach you

TL;DR There are an increasing number of scams online which pose a danger to everything from your identity to your bank account, but Bitdefender can protect you from this growing range of threats Bitdefender's robust…

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TechRadar ·3 mo. ago

Spotting the spyware: How modern spies are weaponizing phishing

In an era defined by the rise of AI, deep fakes, and other easily accessible forms of digital deception, cybercriminals increasingly have access to tools that can supercharge more advanced scams.