#Online Scams

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Fake YouTube Giveaway Scams: How To Recognize Them!

February 19, 2024
It would be nice to believe that giveaway offers on social media platforms are real; however, as with most online ‘too good to be true’ scenarios, this is unfortunately generally not the case. We’ve rounded up some of the most common giveaway scams that occur on the YouTube platform.
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Gmail Hacked Accounts: How to Defend Against Scammers

February 12, 2024
Hackers target Gmail accounts for various reasons, none of which you want to be on the receiving end of. This blog will explore Gmail account hacking, including why hackers target Gmail accounts, how to recognize if your Gmail account has been hacked, steps to recover your Gmail account and password, and crucial tips to protect your Gmail account from future hacking attacks.
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Java Update Scam: Is It Safe To Download Or A Fake Virus?

January 24, 2024
Java, a versatile programming language, has become an integral part of countless applications and websites. With its widespread use, scammers have seized the opportunity to exploit users through deceptive Java update scams.
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Fake VPNs: How To Prevent Them On Your Device

December 24, 2023
The latest report from ReasonLabs, The Cashback Extension Killer, discusses a set of malicious web extensions disguised as fake VPNs, delivered by a Trojan installer, and distributed through torrent files, that were then live on the Chrome Web Store for months, ultimately affecting over 2 million users! What can we learn from this?
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