Phishing

1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself This Year If you buy things online—and most of us do—the odds that you or someone you know has been caught by a shopping scam are now uncomfortably high. A new report from the Pew Research Center, based on a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults, found that roughly one in three Americans say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That figure, published in November 2025, gives a stark picture of how widespread these schemes have become. ...

How to Spot a Malicious Chrome Extension Before It Steals Your Data You probably have a handful of extensions in your browser right now—a password manager, an ad blocker, maybe a grammar checker or a tab organizer. They’re convenient, and most do exactly what they promise. But a recent report from Security Boulevard highlights a growing problem: attackers are increasingly using Chrome extensions as backdoors into personal accounts, corporate systems, and sensitive data. ...

Are Your Chrome Extensions Spying on You? How to Spot Malicious Productivity Tools Browser extensions are convenient. They block ads, manage passwords, or help you take notes. But that convenience has a dark side: attackers have learned to turn seemingly harmless productivity tools into backdoors for stealing data, hijacking accounts, and breaching corporate networks. Understanding how this works—and what you can do about it—is essential for anyone who uses Chrome or any Chromium-based browser. ...

How to Spot a Dangerous Chrome Extension: 5 Red Flags If you use Google Chrome, you’ve almost certainly installed browser extensions. Ad blockers, grammar checkers, coupon finders, note-taking tools — they promise convenience and extra functionality. But a recent security incident shows that these small pieces of software can also become backdoors into your accounts. ...

Your Productivity Chrome Extension Could Be a Backdoor: What to Check Now Most people install a Chrome extension once, forget about it, and never look at its permissions again. That habit is now a serious security risk. Recent reports show that cybercriminals have been targeting popular productivity tools – the kind that promise to save you time or boost your workflow – as entry points into corporate networks and personal accounts. ...

Your Chrome Extensions Could Be Spying on You — Here’s How to Stay Safe If you use Chrome for work or personal tasks, you probably have a handful of extensions. A grammar checker, a password manager, a note-taking tool. They make life easier. But a series of incidents over the past year has shown that even popular, well‑rated extensions can be turned against you. Attackers are finding ways to hijack them, and the results range from credential theft to full account takeover. The good news: you don’t have to uninstall everything. A few deliberate checks can dramatically reduce your risk. ...

Gift Card Scams Are on the Rise: What You Need to Know to Avoid Being Tricked Intro Gift cards are a convenient present, but they’ve also become a favorite tool for scammers. On December 15, 2025, Washington D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued an alert warning District residents about a surge in gift card scams. While the alert targets local consumers, the tactics and takeaways apply nationwide. If you receive an unexpected call, text, or email demanding payment via a gift card, it’s almost certainly a scam. ...

NCPW 2026 Recap: The Scams You Need to Watch Right Now National Consumer Protection Week 2026 ran from March 2 to 6, but the fraud warnings the FTC published during that week are just as relevant now. If you missed the event, or if you could use a refresher on the most common scams, this article covers the key points from the FTC’s campaign — and what you can do to protect yourself today. ...

Lloyds Bank Warns Customers: New Scam Targets Your Account – Here’s What to Do If you bank with Lloyds, you may have heard that the bank issued an urgent alert on 24 April 2026 about a fresh wave of scams aimed at its customers. The warning, reported by several outlets including capitolskyline.com, flags specific fraud tactics that are currently circulating. This article explains what the alert covers, why it matters, and – most importantly – what you can do right now to protect your money and personal information. ...

Lloyds Bank Issues Urgent Scam Alert: What Customers Need to Do Now Fraudsters are constantly updating their tactics, and UK banks regularly issue alerts to help customers stay ahead. On April 24, 2026, Lloyds Bank released a fresh warning about specific scams currently targeting its customers. If you hold an account with Lloyds – or with any other UK bank – here is what you need to know and the practical steps you should take. ...