Lethbridge police warn residents about ‘smishing’ scams
Police say “smishing” is the SMS text version of email phishing scams. Continue reading
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Fraudsters increasingly targeting seniors
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
In 2017, the CRA scam took $898,000 from the pockets of seniors, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Right now extortion scams are the most-reported scam, the agency says, though phishing scams are just as problematic. Continue reading
Canadian small businesses ‘woefully outgunned’ in battle with cybercrime: experts
“It’s not a question of whether you can be breached, it’s a question of whether you’re interesting enough to be breached,” said a security expert. Continue reading
MacEwan University defrauded of nearly $12M in phishing scam
MacEwan University said its IT systems are secure after the institution was defrauded of nearly $12 million in a phishing scam. Continue reading
A Gmail phishing scam is tricking users into handing over their private info
A newly discovered phishing scam is tricking even the most tech-savvy Gmail users into handing over their login information. Continue reading
Nigeria’s stranded astronaut email scam targets ‘most-gullible users’
A space-variant of the Nigerian prince email scam targets users that are most gullible. Continue reading
How to avoid email phishing scams
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Phishing scams show no sign of slowing down and continue to steal personal information. Continue reading
Ashley Madison users continue to receive blackmail months after hack
The Ashley Madison hack may be months behind us, but those who used the site are still being targeted with blackmail and threats of exposure. Continue reading
CRTC uses anti-spam powers to take down Toronto-based malware server
The CRTC has issued its first warrant under the federal government’s anti-spam legislation to take down a Toronto-based malware server. Continue reading
Ashley Madison data leaks: What to do if online scammers target you
Criminals, looking to take advantage of both Ashley Madison users and potentially their partners, are capitalizing on the incident to try to extort people and spread malicious software. Continue reading