Security Tips

Don’t Get Tricked by Fake Party Invites: Essential Social Media Safety Tips for 2026 If you’ve seen a flashy event invite pop up on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok—especially one that looks like a private party or exclusive launch—you’re not alone. Scammers are now using AI-generated graphics and urgent RSVP messages to lure people into clicking malicious links or handing over personal data. This isn’t a new problem, but the tactics are getting harder to spot, and the stakes are higher in 2026. ...

How Malware Hides Inside Signed Productivity Apps – What You Need to Know If you use apps like Notion, Trello, or Slack to manage your work or personal projects, you probably trust that the software you download is safe. Most people assume that if an app shows a valid digital signature, it has been checked by the developer and is free of malware. That assumption is being tested by a new campaign called TamperedChef. ...

How Signed Productivity Apps Are Being Used to Deliver Malware — and How to Stay Safe A newly detailed malware campaign known as TamperedChef is targeting people who download productivity apps from unofficial sources. What makes this threat particularly tricky is that the malicious installers carry valid digital signatures, making them look legitimate to both users and security software. ...

Warning: TamperedChef Malware Hides in Signed Productivity Apps — Here’s How to Stay Safe A new malware campaign called TamperedChef is making the rounds by abusing a basic trust signal: digital signatures. The attackers are using fake or stolen code‑signing certificates to make malicious downloads appear legitimate. If you regularly download productivity tools like document editors or PDF readers, this is a threat worth understanding. ...

How to Stay Safe from TamperedChef Malware That Hides in Signed Apps A new malware campaign called TamperedChef has been making headlines because it uses a trick that makes it especially hard to spot: the malicious software is signed with legitimate-looking digital certificates. That means your computer’s security warnings may not trigger, and you might think you’re installing a genuine productivity tool when you’re actually installing a stealer or a remote access trojan (RAT). ...

TamperedChef Malware: When a Signed App Isn’t Safe – How to Spot and Avoid It Most security advice tells you to only download software that is digitally signed. The logic is simple: a valid signature means a trusted publisher vouches for the file, and tampering would break the signature. That’s still good advice, but it’s not foolproof. A new malware campaign called TamperedChef is actively abusing that trust by delivering info-stealers and remote access trojans (RATs) inside signed productivity applications. ...

Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Mother’s Day: How to Spot Fake Deals and Shop Safely Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, scammers roll out the same tired playbook—and it still works. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its seasonal alert warning shoppers about fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and social media ads designed to steal money and personal information. This year is no different. If you’re planning to buy gifts online, it pays to know what to look for before you click “purchase.” ...

1 in 3 Americans Have Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: How to Avoid Being Next If you’ve ever clicked a too-good-to-be-true deal on social media and later realized the product never arrived, you’re not alone. A new study from the Pew Research Center, released in November 2025, found that about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s roughly 33% of U.S. adults — a sobering number, especially with the holiday shopping season ramping up. ...

Court Alert: A Practical Guide to Spotting and Stopping Consumer Fraud Last week, a statewide consumer fraud alert from the Philadelphia Courts made headlines. While the full details from the Lehigh Valley Press report are limited, the core message is clear and critical: authorities are urging heightened vigilance against scams targeting everyday people. Such alerts are not issued lightly; they signal a concerning pattern of fraud that demands public attention. ...