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OfferUp scams: 10 common dangers and how to avoid them

OfferUp can be a great option for buying and selling used goods. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes try to use OfferUp to steal money, merchandise, or your identity. Our guide will help you spot the...

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Kaip sužinoti, ar į jūsų „Facebook“ paskyrą buvo įsilaužta (2024 m.)

Ar kada nors esate pastebėję įtartiną veiklą savo „Facebook“ paskyroje? Pavyzdžiui, kad iš jūsų paskyros buvo išsiųstas kvietimas draugauti nepažįstamiems žmonėms arba staiga pasikeitė jūsų asmens...

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Sådan bruger du offentligt WiFi sikkert med en VPN

Hvordan ved du helt præcist, om du er logget på sikkert offentligt WiFi? Hvis du ikke benytter dig af ekstra cybersikkerhedsforanstaltninger, som for eksempel en kombination af VPN og WiFi, så er...

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What is typosquatting?

Do you remember all those times when you accidentally mistyped a URL and ended up on a suspicious website? Apparently, creating sites that resemble popular services, an act called typosquatting, is a...

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Devices that spy on you: How to tell they’re doing it, and what steps to take

The latest gadgets can become your daily companions and make it easier to tackle chores, track your fitness goals, or even keep an eye on the kids. But how do you know you’re not bringing something...

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O que é o swatting e como evitá-lo?

O swatting é uma forma de assédio em que polícias armados são chamados à casa de uma vítima. Em muitos casos, o swatting envolve atividade na internet e tornou-se particularmente prevalecente na...

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Apa itu Cyberbullying dan Bagaimana Cara Menghentikannya

Cyberbullying adalah sebuah bentuk pelecehan modern, melibatkan platform digital untuk menindas korbannya. Karena anonimitas yang disediakan internet, para pelaku perundungan dapat tanpa henti...

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What is a deepfake, and how can you recognize it?

Deepfakes are videos that have been doctored using artificial intelligence, and they’re a growing concern for governments, law enforcement agencies, and even individuals. The first step to protect...

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Wat kan iemand met mijn IP-adres doen?

Je hebt een IP-adres nodig om online informatie te verzenden en te ontvangen. Maar als een hacker je IP-adres kent, kan hij dit gebruiken om achter persoonlijke informatie te komen, zoals je locatie...

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A fake or scam website: What it is, and how to know if a website is legit

Sites offering goods and services dirt cheap, $100 vouchers for free, or iPhone giveaways are a few examples of scam websites you’ll come across online. However, while some websites are visibly fake,...

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Swish-bedrägeri: Vad är det och hur skyddar du dig?

Swish har tagit Sverige med storm och möjligheten att göra smidiga banköverföringar via mobilen har lett till att över 8 miljoner svenskar använder betaltjänsten idag. Men dessvärre, när användare och...

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Cyber harassment: Tips on how to protect yourself

Cyber harassment is one of the most invasive and traumatic forms of online bullying, which often comes with significant impacts. Some victims have fled their homes, while others have taken their lives...

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Golpes financeiros no Brasil: uma realidade comum e perigosa

As ameaças digitais crescem no mundo inteiro e, no Brasil, o cenário também não é nada animador. Hoje, o país já se encontra como um dos principais focos de crimes cibernéticos, e o problema é ainda...

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¿Qué tipo de estafas con famosos hay en internet? Algunos ejemplos

Las habilidades de los hackers para diseñar estafas online con famosos no paran de perfeccionarse. Se ayudan de la inteligencia artificial y otro tipo de tecnología para lanzar mensajes fraudulentos...

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最常见的社交媒体隐私问题有哪些?

社交网络是与朋友保持联系的绝佳工具。然而,我们经常发布大量的个人数据,这些数据可能会被有心人士利用,导致隐私噩梦。 1. 数据挖掘...

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Top 9 most common WhatsApp scams to avoid

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world, with over 2 billion monthly active users. With such a vast client base, it’s no surprise that WhatsApp has its fair share of scams. Here are a...

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Hva er en svindel? Og hvordan unngå å bli et offer

Svindel er på vei oppover, spesielt på nett. Det kan føre til at du taper penger, opplever intenst stress, og avslører privat informasjon. I denne artikkelen forklarer vi hvordan du kan oppdage at noe...

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Postkodlotteribedrägerier: Vad är det och hur kan du skydda dig?

Postkodlotteriet är ett välkänt och populärt lotteri i Sverige, där deltagare köper lotter och hoppas att deras postnummer ska vara det vinnande. Lotteriet är känt för sitt fokus på välgörenhet och...

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Online dating scams: How to recognize, avoid, and report them

The digital quest for love is proving to be a costly affair. In 2023, scammers tricked hopeful singles out of $1.18 billion through romance scams — the highest losses reported for any type of imposter...

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Як не стати жертвою шахрайства

Кількість випадків шахрайства неухильно зростає, особливо в Інтернеті. Обдурені шахраями люди втрачають гроші, отримують сильний стрес або видають свої особисті дані. Тож з’ясуймо, як розпізнати...

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