The Scam Starts With a Fake Computer Alert. It Can End With a Drained Retirement Account

A fake computer alert can be the first move in a scam that ends with someone moving their own retirement money out of reach.
NJBIZ

NJ men admit to trafficking fake Cisco devices worth millions

Three New Jersey men pleaded guilty to trafficking millions of dollars’ worth of fake computer networking equipment, according to authorities. Musa Karaman, 35, of North Arlington, entered a guilty ...
WGAL

Hackers use fake browser security updates to get access to your computer

NEWS 8 ON YOUR SIDE. CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR BRIAN ROACH HAS THE DETAILS. YOU NEED TO KNOW. FAKE BROWSER UPDATES ARE BECOMING INCREASED, MORE PROLIFIC FOR FOLKS WHO ARE BROWSING ON THE WEB. IT STARTS ...
Bleeping Computer

Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple’s App Store

LastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. The fake app uses a similar name to the genuine ...
Yahoo

Kansas man, 87, says scammers stole $30,000 after a fake computer alert, nearly wiped out his retirement fund

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'These people are real slick': Kansas man, 87, says scammers stole $30,000 after a fake computer alert, nearly wiped out his ...
Bleeping Computer

Fake Linux vulnerability exploit drops data-stealing malware

Cybersecurity researchers and threat actors are targeted by a fake proof of concept (PoC) CVE-2023-35829 exploit that installs a Linux password-stealing malware. Uptycs analysts discovered the ...
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'Scareware' Campaign Targets Mac Users With Fake Computer Lockdown Warnings

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Hackers are targeting Mac users by sending fake ...