Cybersecurity divide

Insight: Why Are Some Americans Less Protected Against Cyber Crime?

The cybersecurity divide is yet another manifestation of the cultural and economic divides that have existed within the U.S. for decades.
Amazon Vendor Scams

Amazon Vendor Scams: Will Your Next Purchase Fund Cybercrime?

The Amazon marketplace is a good place to find deals on things you need, and cybercriminals committing multilayered crimes to fund more of the same.
Jeff Williams - Rustock

Jeff Williams Helps Rout the Rustock Botnet

This week’s guest talked about cyber as an adversary problem, and it flipped a switch for us. Imagine a world filled with cyber peril 24/7. 
USPS identity theft

What Is Change of Address Fraud?

The USPS has provided identity thieves with an easy method of redirecting and stealing mail.
Brian Ebert

They Accidentally Hacked the Presidential Inauguration

Can your next Amazon purchase fund an international ransomware syndicate? Yes, especially if you’re buying a smoking gun.
cycle tracking apps

If Roe versus Wade Is Overturned, Can You Trust Your Cycle...

It’s not entirely outlandish for people living in states where abortion is illegal to be concerned about using a cycle tracking app. 
BiTB

Browser in the Browser (BiTB) Attacks: What You Need to Know

A new phishing attack can deceive even the most cyber-savvy targets.
Herb Weisbaum

Herb Weisbaum Talks Crypto Scams

ConsumerMan joins the Creducator and team (that would be us) to try and scare you.
Roy's Job Fair

Adam Levin Talks Job Scams with Roy Wood, Jr.

Adam Levin was a guest on Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood, Jr.'s job-related podcast, Roy's Job Fair. Levin and Wood discussed job-related scams and...
Bridal Musings

Adam Levin Shares Top Five Wedding Scams with Bridal Musings

Adam Levin's guest article "Beware of These Potential Wedding Scams in 2022" was published on Bridal Musings, a popular wedding blog and website. Check out...
Live Bitcoin News

Adam Levin Discusses Crypto Scams with Live Bitcoin News

Adam Levin's comments on cryptocurrency scams were featured in an article on Live Bitcoin News, an industry publication. "Bitcoin-related scams track with other criminal exploits online...
Daniel Arnold

Daniel Arnold is Remarkably Chill About Identity Theft

A famous photographer’s chill vibe leaves him open to identity theft and online fraud.
TikTok

10 No Good, Terrible, Horrible Things the Internet is Doing to...

An addictive, short-form video sharing app, TikTok recently eclipsed Google as the most visited destination online.
Michael Shermer

Adam Levin Featured on the Michael Shermer Podcast

Adam Levin was a guest on the Michael Shermer podcast. On the episode, Shermer and Levin discussed a wide range of scams and the...
Google Voice scam

What Are Google Voice Scams and Why Are They So Common?

Google Voice scams are on the rise. Here's what you need to know.
Brian Ebert

Brian Ebert Cancels a Counterfeit Credit Card Racket

A retired Secret Service agent pulls the curtain back on a global counterfeit credit card operation that makes for a memorable tale.
Advertising to children

10 No Good, Terrible, Horrible Things the Internet is Doing to...

Leaving aside concerns about privacy-destroying cookies and data-mining, the simple fact of the matter is that children are constantly bombarded by Internet advertising.
Bill Whalen

Bill Gets High-Sticked by His Scammer

This week’s cyber-savvy guest proves what we’ve been saying all along: No one is immune to online scams.
Conference Scams

How to Spot a Conference Scam

Planning on attending a professional conference? Before you accept that invite in your email, be on the lookout for these scams.
Freemium app

10 No Good, Terrible, Horrible Things the Internet is Doing to...

Software developers that make “free” games and apps are increasingly banking on revenue from in-app and in-game purchases.