IDMerit Breach Exposes a Billion Identities
March 7, 2026
If ever there was a time for this emoji it’s now. IDMerit, whose job it is to verify identities for banks and other online platforms, was hacked. The breach...
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Fraud: It’s for the ‘Gram!
February 21, 2026
Alas, not even Instagram is safe from hackers, fraudsters, and ne’er-do-wells. According to cybersecurity research firm, Malwarebytes, about 17.5 million Instagram accounts were attacked and their personal data tracked to...
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Even the Robots are Hacking
December 11, 2025
Well, it was only a matter of time before the artificial intelligence (AI) we’ve trained to be so human does the most human thing in the world: lie, cheat, and...
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Insurance Company Hacked: Scattered Spider Strikes Again!
November 22, 2025
In yet another example of how integrated and intwined most modern businesses have become, Allianz (a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company) was hacked using a vulnerability with its customer...
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SECURITY ALERT – Hacking the Airlines
September 27, 2025
Air travel in America is having a bit of a moment (and not the good kind), and now we can add another zinger to long delays, near mid-air misses, cancelled...
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HOW TO: Spot (and Report) Spam Text Messages
August 15, 2025
You owe toll money to the state of Ohio. Click here to pay before your license is revoked. Congratulations! Your resume is outstanding and we’d love to hire you for a...
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SECURITY ALERT – Staying Safe while Job Hunting
August 2, 2025
As we find ourselves at a confluence of record low unemployment, a growing gig economy, and an explosion of technologies used in jobhunting (and hiring), opportunities abound. But so, unfortunately,...
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HOW TO: Avoid Service Provider Scams
June 27, 2025
“Great news, devoted customer!” reads the text message. “We’re lowering your monthly rate from $100 to $50! Click here for details!” You ARE a devoted customer, so, with excitement at saving...
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SECURITY ALERT – Businesses Under Attack
May 29, 2025
Just when you thought you were doing everything right to protect yourself from cyberattacks, you learn that attacks on businesses are on the rise! According to the Nash Squared/Harvey Nash...
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Romance Scams: I Don’t Love Them
May 22, 2025
We all know about the Nigerian prince and his piles of gold—just say no! But you may be less familiar with the just-handsome-enough guy on match.com who seems too good...
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