by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 6, 2026 | Scam of the day
Chances are you haven’t heard of the term, “homograph attack,” but it refers to a cyberthreat that can easily result in your becoming a victim of identity theft or a scam victim. A homograph attack is a type of cyber attack where attackers exploit...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 5, 2026 | Scam of the day
Pop-up advertisements that appear on your phone, computer or other device are considered by many people to be merely a nuisance, but they can also, in some circumstances, present a serious threat to your well being. While often the pop-up ads may be legitimate...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 4, 2026 | Scam of the day
Identity theft can be high tech, low tech or no tech. As we all know, it can result from sophisticated computer hacking, but it also can come from as old fashioned a manner as pickpocketing your wallet or stealing your purse in which you may be carrying credit cards,...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 3, 2026 | Scam of the day
People are reporting receiving calls that purport to be from Apple’s Special Investigations Unit telling them that illegal child pornography has been discovered on their cloud account. The phony investigator is sympathetic when you inform them that you never...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 2, 2026 | Scam of the day
I have been warning you about dangers in the rapidly expanding Internet of things for more than twelve years. The Internet of Things is made up of a broad range of devices connected to the Internet including home thermostats, security systems, medical devices,...