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Prime Day Scams Are Surging – How to Spot Them Before You Lose Money Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning on June 22, 2026, advising consumers to be extra cautious as fraudulent activity ramps up during this high-traffic period. Here’s a practical look at what’s happening and how to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Why Online Shoppers Are Tuning Out Scam Warnings—And How to Fix That If you do most of your shopping online, you’ve probably seen the alerts: a browser warning that a site isn’t secure, an email flagged as suspicious, or a message that a deal looks too good to be true. A new report from KnowBe4, released this week, suggests that many people are clicking past those warnings anyway. The result? More shoppers are falling for scams that cost them real money. ...

Why Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings — And How to Avoid Becoming a Victim If you’ve ever spotted a red flag while shopping online and clicked “buy” anyway, you’re not alone. New data from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, reveals that shoppers are increasingly dismissing obvious scam warnings — even when they know better. The report, published in June 2026, confirms a troubling pattern: fraud awareness is up, but so is risky behavior. ...

Online shoppers ignoring scam warnings: What you need to know to stay safe A new report from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, reveals a troubling trend: online shoppers are increasingly ignoring the warning signs of scams. The timing is especially concerning, coming just before the busiest shopping season of the year. With fraud losses continuing to climb, understanding why we tune out those red flags—and how to stop doing it—matters more than ever. ...

Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings—Here’s How to Spot the Real Threats A new report from cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 suggests that online shoppers are increasingly dismissing the warning signs that a site or offer might be fraudulent. With holiday shopping and seasonal sales still in full swing, that habit could cost you more than just a bad deal. ...

What New AI Governance Rules Mean for Your Privacy New rules for artificial intelligence are being written, and they’re landing on the desks of privacy professionals. You might not think about privacy experts when you hear about AI regulation, but they are becoming central to how these systems are governed. That shift matters for anyone who uses AI tools—which, increasingly, is all of us. ...

Why Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings — and How to Stay Safe Most of us have seen them: an email about a “limited-time deal” from a store you barely remember visiting, or a social media ad promising a designer handbag for $29. The spelling is a little off, the URL looks strange, and yet—somehow—you still click. You’re not alone. ...

Why More Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings—and How to Spot the Real Red Flags A recent report from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, highlights a worrying pattern: online shoppers are increasingly brushing off the very warnings that could protect them. The report, published in June 2026, found that a growing number of consumers ignore clear signs of fraud—misspelled URLs, demands for immediate payment, and suspiciously low prices—especially during high-pressure sales events. ...

When AI Governance Lands on Privacy’s Desk: What It Means for Your Data If you’ve read a privacy policy lately, you already know it’s rarely a quick read. Now imagine that same policy trying to explain how an AI system uses your photo, your voice, or your shopping history to make a decision about you. That’s the kind of challenge privacy teams are facing as AI regulation accelerates. ...

Best Productivity Apps for Android in 2026: Smart, Secure, and AI-Powered By 2026, AI has thoroughly embedded itself in productivity apps for Android. Speech-to-text tools transcribe meetings in real time, task managers predict your schedule, and voice assistants answer questions instantly. But these conveniences come with a familiar trade‑off: personal data. The apps that save you time can also expose your emails, location, and even your meeting notes to third parties. The good news is that this year’s best productivity apps give you more control than ever — if you know what to look for. ...