August 01, 2018

Porn-warning security scam hooks you up to “Apple Care”

It's a toll free "Apple Care" number, meaning that in theory it shouldn't cost you a thing - so what's the harm in calling just in case?

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March 20, 2018

Fake Amazon ad ranks top on Google search results

A tech support scam disguised as an Amazon ad was showing up above even the legitimate Amazon.com search result.

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December 18, 2017

Watch out – fake support scams are alive and well this Christmas

Fake support scams - where the crooks help you "remove" malware you don't have - are still a real problem. Take care over the holidays!

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October 11, 2017

Watch out for these high-pressure Apple malware scams

One site, three different Mac malware scams - just because you're an Apple user doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

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February 10, 2017

Scammers slip fake Amazon ad under Google’s nose

The spoofed ad sent Windows users into fake Microsoft-sponsored blue screens of death and Mac users into fake cryptoware warnings

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August 15, 2016

Tech support scammer tricked into installing ransomware

Tables were turned on a fake tech support line when a tech-savvy 'victim' played them at their own game.

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May 22, 2016

Are you *sure* your iPad’s bricked? [Chet Chat Podcast 241]

Enjoy the latest episode of our regular security podcast...

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May 13, 2016

Bing brings in blanket ban on online tech support ads

No ifs, and no buts. The sheer volume and audacity of the crooks has spoiled it for everyone.

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October 12, 2015

Nuisance calls and dubious subscriptions pose fraud risk to UK consumers

Bogus offers to block nuisance calls and mail scams separate Brits from millions of pounds per year.

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