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Phishing emails remain the most reported cybercrime. Experts break down what to look out for and how to stay safe.

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ThioJoe warns about smarter email scams and shows how to protect yourself immediately. Senate Republicans defy Vance's warning, vote to block Trump's Brazil tariffs amid shutdown Map reveals most ...

Phishing is alive and well in 2025, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim an email ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Cyber criminals are utilizing social engineering to attack victims through their business emails. Kathryn Mobley, Better Business Bureau of Acadiana CEO, said scammers engineer ...

Q: I keep getting emails for official business documents that I have no idea about. What should I do? A: Getting unexpected emails that appear to be about contracts, invoices or “final agreements” can ...

That “urgent” Amazon email in your inbox might not be what it seems. Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating the retail giant in phishing schemes designed to steal your personal information, and ...

HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals of a new phone scam that sees callers posing as federal agents and court officials. According to the Sheriff’s ...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian and South Korean officials agreed Thursday to cooperate in combating online scams, after the death of a South Korean student who was reportedly forced to work in ...

Less than two years ago, David Ozer was a respected producer with a well-stocked Rolodex and a bunch of buzzy shows on the ...