The Refund Scam: How it WorksThe Refund Scam: How it Works
You get an email telling you you've been billed for a product you never ordered, and when you call for a refund, you somehow you get an excess refund and
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Tor Browser and the Dark WebTor Browser and the Dark Web
What is Tor? In this episode, we demystify the Tor browser and how it relates to the Surface Web, the Deep Web, and the Dark Web. Maybe you want to
TVU: Staying Safe Through EntertainmentTVU: Staying Safe Through Entertainment
What we can we learn about hacks, scams, and fraud from TV shows and movies? Plenty, as it turns out. Fictional shows, documentaries, podcasts, and other types of entertainment are
The Tinder Swindler: 7 Red FlagsThe Tinder Swindler: 7 Red Flags
The Tinder Swindler is a fascinating Netflix documentary about a serial romance scammer who took each of his "girlfriends" for more than $100,000 each. In this episode, we look at
Sony HackSony Hack
The hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment in 2014 was one of the most bizarre crimes of the decade. Instead of demanding money, the hackers threatened a terrorist attack on the
Technology Peak: Why the Elderly Fall for ScamsTechnology Peak: Why the Elderly Fall for Scams
Why are older people so susceptible to scams? There could be a relationship to the music you loved in your teen years. Just as most of us have a Musical
Identity Theft: Three StoriesIdentity Theft: Three Stories
What would you do if your identity was stolen, if you found out someone was using it to take out credit cards, steal your tax refund, or even raid your
Quick Tip: Bike Thieves and HackersQuick Tip: Bike Thieves and Hackers
How are bike thieves like hackers? Both look for the same kinds of vulnerabilities, including easy-to-crack passwords. Would you leave your bike's combination at the default of 0000? Of course
Quick Tip: Black Friday ShoppingQuick Tip: Black Friday Shopping
Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, is traditionally one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year. But hackers aren't going to take a holiday–they'll use Black Friday
Blockchain and BitcoinBlockchain and Bitcoin
You've heard of Bitcoin, but how does it work, and why are so many people talking about it? Let's talk about blockchain–the tech behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency–in plain English,