by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Aug 23, 2025 | Scam of the day
We all generally know to avoid sketchy websites that may be infected with malware that can lead to serious problems if you unwittingly download the malware such as ransomware, keystroke logging malware that can lead to identity theft or other types of malware....
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jan 8, 2019 | Scam of the day, Uncategorized
I have been warning you about dangers in the rapidly expanding Internet of things for more than five 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,...
by admin | Aug 5, 2018 | Scam of the day
The old adage (is there any other kind?) that curiosity killed the cat also applies to cybersecurity. The Multi-State Information and Analysis Center, a federal cybersecurity agency has issued an unusual warning about CDs with malware apparently being sent by regular...
by admin | Apr 12, 2018 | Scam of the day
Ransomware is the name for malware that once installed on a computer, often unwittingly through clicking on links in spear phishing emails, encrypts and locks all of the victim’s data. The cybercriminal then threatens to destroy the data unless a bounty is...
by admin | Oct 19, 2017 | Scam of the day, Site Related
In the Scam of the Day for October 8th, I reported to you about the recent announcement that Equifax, the company responsible through its own negligence for 145 million Americans becoming in serious danger of identity theft for the rest of their lives, was awarded a...
