Ah, online shopping—the beloved pastime of modern humanity. Few things bring as much joy as clicking *Add to Cart* and imagining the beautiful package that will soon arrive, like a gift from your past, more financially reckless self. It’s that little dopamine boost we all crave, the thrill of tracking your package as it moves closer to your doorstep. But as glorious as two-day shipping and checkout discounts may be, they’ve created a fertile playground for a less savory cadre of opportunists: scam artists.
Read MoreAh, direct messaging—the modern arena where connections are forged, friendships are tested, and cringe-worthy moments are immortalized in screenshots. What was once a simple tool to communicate has now become a digital minefield of typos, unintended voice notes, and autocorrect betrayals. Buckle up as we dive into the rollercoaster ride of DM disasters.
Read MoreIf artificial intelligence were a family, spam bots would be the eccentric cousins who show up uninvited, talk endlessly, and leave everyone longing for a moment of peace. These digital devils are everywhere—popping into inboxes, hijacking comment sections, and sliding into your DMs with offers that make you wonder, “Who even falls for this?” But while their persistence is undeniable, one thing is certain: spam bots are the overachievers no one asked for. Seriously, someone give them a nap.
Read MoreThis is Consumer Protection Week, a good time to warn consumers about the growing number of scams. With more and more retailers declaring bankruptcy and going out of business, scammers have tried to take advantage by setting up fake "going out of business" websites.
Read MoreWhether you've driven through a toll recently or not, you might've gotten a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls. It's probably a scam. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies from coast to coast and sending texts demanding money. Learn how the scam works so you can avoid it.
Read MoreChatGPT and the rapid adoption of generative AI have pushed chief information security officers (CISOs) to the limit, with employees testing these tools in the workplace.
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