What looks like a harmless party invite could be the gateway for a cybercriminal. Learn about the current state of online scams and how to avoid falling for fake e-vites.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Former software executive investing in cybersecurity security & data. Young Americans, not retirees, are now the hardest hit by ...

Scams come in all shapes and sizes, from the simple three-card monty sidewalk hustle to unauthorized trading that breaks banks. Whether or not you’ve been a victim of one, you’ve definitely heard of ...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but staying secure online is a year-round challenge, especially as criminals use new tools like generative AI to create sophisticated phishing emails, fake ...

Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud in 2024, resulting in $12.5 billion of losses. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions and using new generative AI ...

Cambodia and neighboring Laos have become centers for stealing money via bogus investment opportunities, romance scams and other online cons. The U.S. Treasury Department says Americans were scammed ...

Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Grindr, and Bumble are where millions turn every day to find potential partners, but these dating apps are also used by cybercriminals to carry out romance scams. In a typical ...

Learn how to spot tech scams, recognize phishing email signs, and apply smart online scam prevention tips to protect your personal information and stay secure online. Pixabay, Mohamed_hassan The ...

New research shows nearly three-quarters of adults over 55 have been targeted or know someone who has fallen victim to online scams. Here's what you can do about it. I review privacy tools like ...

Most people assume scammers need to hack something. A database. A password. A bank system. They don't. In most cases, everything a scammer needs to target you is already sitting online, publicly ...