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Apple Users Are Getting Bombarded With ‘Reset Password’ Requests
Apple users are being targeted by an elaborate and annoying phishing scam that aims to change their password and lock them out of their devices, according to a new report from Krebs on Security. In some cases, the scammers have even called individuals and pretended to be Apple Support. The scam purportedly begins with a…
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People Are Sharing a Fake News Story on 500 Million African Refugees Going to Europe
Social media users are freaking out over a false news story claiming a ridiculous amount of African refugees are allegedly flooding European countries. A screenshot of a fabricated New York Post headline that reads, “UN Warns of Massive Refugee Movement from Africa: 500 Million People On Their Way to Europe,” began circulating on Facebook, and…
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The IRS Won’t Send You Unsolicited Emails, So Don’t Fall for This Malware Tax Scam
Be on the lookout for suspicious-looking emails until April 18th, the end of tax season.
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Don’t Fall for This Instagram Hijacking Scam
A new study shows cybercriminals have been hijacking the Instagram accounts of high-profile users, then extorting them for restored access.