Scam Prevention

What Microsoft’s Email Security Data Reveals About Today’s Biggest Phishing Threats Email remains the most common entry point for cyberattacks, and a new benchmarking report from Microsoft—based on a full year of data from Defender for Office 365—gives us a clearer picture of how attackers are adapting. While the exact numbers are still being parsed, the trends are clear enough to warrant a closer look at how we protect our inboxes. ...

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Means for Your Inbox Protection Microsoft recently released a detailed report based on one year of threat data collected from its Defender for Office 365 platform. The report covers phishing, business email compromise (BEC), and malware trends observed between July 2025 and June 2026. While the data comes from Microsoft’s own customer base—and may not represent every email environment—it offers a grounded look at the attack patterns that actually reach inboxes. For anyone who uses email personally or runs a small business, these findings point to concrete adjustments worth making. ...

Prime Day Shopping Scams: 9 Ways to Spot Fake Deals and Protect Your Money Before you click “buy” on Prime Day, take a moment to consider that you’re not just competing with other shoppers—you’re also being targeted by scammers. Major sales events like Prime Day create a perfect storm: high traffic, limited-time offers, and a sense of urgency that can override caution. According to a PCMag article published June 11, 2026, shopping scams spike by as much as 30% during these peak retail periods. Knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

Shop Smarter: How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day (and Beyond) Prime Day is a magnet for bargain hunters, but it also attracts scammers looking to cash in on the rush. According to the FTC, online shopping scams rose by 30% in 2025, and 2026 is shaping up to be even riskier as fraudsters adopt AI-generated phishing emails, fake seller profiles, and product images that look disturbingly real. Whether you’re shopping for a laptop or a coffee maker, a few basic precautions can save you money and protect your personal information. ...

Prime Day Shopping? 9 Essential Tips to Outsmart Scammers Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. They flood inboxes, social media feeds, and search results with fake deals, phishing links, and counterfeit stores designed to steal your money and personal data. Before you click “buy,” it’s worth understanding what’s happening and how to protect yourself. ...

Outdated Privacy Tools Won’t Stop AI Cyberattacks: Here’s How to Update Yours If your data privacy setup hasn’t changed in the past two years, it may already be behind the curve. Cybercriminals are now using generative AI to automate attacks, clone voices, craft convincing phishing messages, and find software vulnerabilities faster than ever. Traditional defenses—like a simple antivirus program or a strong password—aren’t enough on their own. ...

Shopping Smart This Father’s Day and Prime Day: How to Avoid Scams With Father’s Day and Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, retailers are gearing up for what’s expected to be record spending. But scammers are gearing up too. Here’s what’s happening and how you can keep your money safe while still snagging good deals. ...

How to Spot Scams While Shopping Father’s Day and Prime Day Deals Retailers are expecting record spending this Father’s Day and Prime Day season. With more people shopping online, scammers are also gearing up. Phishing emails, fake websites, and counterfeit goods become more common when legitimate deals flood inboxes and social media feeds. Knowing how to separate a real bargain from a trap can save you money and protect your personal information. ...

Shopping for Father’s Day and Prime Day? Here’s How to Avoid Scams and Keep More of Your Money By the time you read this, you’ve probably seen the ads, the countdown clocks, and the email subject lines promising “unmissable” deals. Father’s Day and Prime Day fall close together this year, and retailers are expecting record spending. But so are scammers. Every major shopping event brings a predictable surge in fake websites, phishing emails, and social-media posts that look like incredible bargains—until you check your bank account. ...

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Your Inbox If you use Microsoft 365, Outlook, or any Microsoft-hosted email, the company’s latest security benchmark offers a rare look at what actually lands in your inbox — and what gets stopped before you ever see it. ...