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No, you’re not fired – but beware of job termination scams
Some employment scams take an unexpected turn as cybercriminals shift from “hiring” to “firing” staff. Most of us are in a job or looking...
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Feb 19


How AI-driven identify fraud is causing havoc
Deepfake fraud, synthetic identities, and AI-powered scams make identity theft harder to detect and prevent – here's how to fight back....
ESET Expert
Feb 12


How scammers are exploiting DeepSeek's rise
As is their wont, cybercriminals waste no time launching attacks that aim to cash in on the frenzy around the latest big thing – plus,...
ESET Expert
Feb 5


Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them
Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers. Online...
ESET Expert
Jan 29


Cybersecurity and AI: What does 2025 have in store?
In the hands of malicious actors, AI tools can enhance the scale and severity of all manner of scams, disinformation campaigns and other...
ESET Expert
Jan 21

Phishing you Happy Holidays!
How to Spot Scams and Keep Your Data Safe This Holiday The holiday season is, for many a time to rest and enjoy their friends and...
ESET Expert
Dec 13, 2024


Scams to look out for this holiday season
‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree. As the mercury starts to dip and the...
ESET Expert
Dec 2, 2024


My information was stolen. Now what?
The slow and painful recovery process. Back in May 2023, I wrote the blogpost You may not care where you download software from, but...
ESET Expert
Nov 25, 2024


What is “scam likely”? Putting the phone down on unwanted calls
Tired of dodging all those ‘scam likely’ calls? Here’s what’s behind the label and how to stay one step ahead of phone scammers. Despite...
ESET Expert
Nov 20, 2024


Google Voice scams: What are they and how do I avoid them?
Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers. In...
ESET Expert
Oct 22, 2024
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