Honey’s Funny MoneyHoney’s Funny Money
The Honey tool has been exposed as a scam, after dozens of YouTube influencers heavily promoted it. Honey was supposed to save online shoppers money by finding discount codes, but
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Catfishing 3: The Money MuleCatfishing 3: The Money Mule
Romance scams aren't the only goals of a catfish. The catfish needs some way to get all that money delivered into their hands without leaving a trail. To accomplish this,
Catfishing 2: Money for LoveCatfishing 2: Money for Love
How do catfish convince victims to send money? In this second of a three-part series on catfishing, we look at the many tricks romance scammers use to separate victims from
Catfishing 1: Social Engineering for ProfitCatfishing 1: Social Engineering for Profit
Catfishing scams have reached new heights, particularly romance scams. But how do they get away with it? This first of a three-part series on catfishing explores the techniques these scammers
What is a Password Leak?What is a Password Leak?
Hackers have been releasing password leaks for years. But what exactly is a password leak, and should you be concerned? In this episode of How Hacks Happen, we look at
Ashley Madison Breach | ReplayAshley Madison Breach | Replay
With Netflix shining attention on the victims of the 2015 Ashley Madison breach, we're running a replay of our own coverage from 2021 that gets into the dark underbelly that
Change Healthcare BreachChange Healthcare Breach
The medical records of 1/3 of Americans were stolen from Change Healthcare in February 2024, and leaked to the dark web. So who is Change Healthcare, and why did they
Credit Card Fraud: 2024 UpdateCredit Card Fraud: 2024 Update
Credit card fraud is on the rise, but not in the usual way: hackers are cobbling together synthetic accounts from real and fake names, addresses, social security numbers, and credit
Are QR Codes Scammy?Are QR Codes Scammy?
QR codes are a super convenient way to access a website or app from your phone without having to type anything in. And while some scammers use QR codes to
Your SSN Is Out There. Deal With It.Your SSN Is Out There. Deal With It.
How can you keep hackers from getting your Social Security Number? You can't. Between breaches of Equifax, the healthcare industry, and the recent National Public Data leak, your SSN is