Scam of The Week

Cybercriminals constantly seek new ways to manipulate you into acting without thinking, and this blackmail scam is a prime example. They gather your personal details from data breaches and use images of your home sourced from Google Maps to exploit your emotions.

Researchers at Malwarebytes (website) have issued a warning about a rise in election-themed scams as the US presidential election approaches in November. They anticipate these scams will become more frequent as the election date nears.

This week, cybercriminals are using a technique called “pastejacking” to deceive you into running harmful code through PowerShell, a powerful command-line tool on your computer. Pastejacking works by tricking you into copying and pasting malicious code, which is then executed on your system.

Downloading an app onto your phone might seem harmless, but it can pose significant risks. While apps can enhance your mobile experience, cybercriminals often exploit them to steal personal information.