Top 10 most entertaining passwords… that are also ridiculously easy to hack
When it comes to passwords, people love animals, superheroes and toilet humor. See which popular words and phrases made the top 10 list of the world's most entertaining yet extremely hackable passwords.
Who is #1 in cybercrime & cybersecurity?
Who is number one in cyber crime and cybersecurity this year? We show you how countries ranked in crimes like spam, ransomware, cryptomining and more.
Vickie doesn't exist: Deepfakes in your LinkedIn
Watch out for deepfakes in your LinkedIn connections. Someone is posting fake profiles with fake pictures and you may be their target. We investigate a deepfake case racking up 100’s of connections with potentially sensitive accounts, plus what could happen if you accept the connection request.
Serial killer near you? Here’s the real story behind this fake alert
The warning showed up on computer screens over the past week: URGENT: Serial Killer Near You - Local Emergency Safety Alert. But this alert is fake. We investigate who is behind this bad ad that found its way to your phone or laptop.
Three tech tricks romance scammers use to fool their victims
Romance scammers use more than sweet talk to lure their victims in. They also look for ways to use technology against you —- to trick you into falling in love with a fake. Here are three tech tricks romance scammers use.
Anatomy of a Romance Scam
A fake fire. A staged suicide. Romance scammers use brutal psychological tactics to suck money out of their victims. A victim shares her story in a particularly savage case that combined deep emotional manipulation and technological trickery to take all her savings.
Banks are buying stolen credit card numbers on the dark web
It’s not just criminals. Banks are also buying stolen credit card numbers from thieves on the dark web. Are they fighting crime or feeding into the problem? We talk to a cyber threat intelligence analyst about why banks line up as customers on illegal Internet markets.
Watch out for shady banks with slick sites
Keep an eye out for fake bank sites. We found a series of shady sites designed to trick you out of your valuables. How Check out our investigation. How do you know if a bank site is legit? Follow our tips for more help on scam sites and staying safe online.
“I had to invent this whole company to get work...”
A software engineer says she had to pretend to be a man - and even a company - to get coding work.
New Trailblazers sponsor faces complaints about crypto swap
What’s behind the ‘F’ rating with the BBB?