The scam du jour sounds like a real brain twister. According to a Federal Trade Commission alert issued Thursday about the newest imposter scam, fraudsters pretending to be from the FTC are calling to ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, today launched Malwarebytes Scam Number Check, a free, standalone web experience designed ...

Before I changed my phone's settings, I would get multiple texts each day from local political candidates, car warranty salespeople, health care assistance, and more. If that sounds familiar, your ...

Though the tactic itself isn’t new, both the timing and level of detail have evolved, Smith said. The attackers contact their victims almost immediately after they receive a new device. They cite the ...

Scammers can combine your name, phone number and address with data breach details to attempt SIM swaps, phishing and even identity theft schemes.

When you Google a bank’s customer service number or an airline’s support line, do you assume the results at the top of the page are safe to trust? If you do, you might want to think twice. WIRED ...

With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep passion for PC hardware and peripherals. I’m a habitual researcher, always eager to learn more, which has expanded my knowledge ...

Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...

Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be. “I'm so ...