Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

A crimeware group that usually targets individuals and SMBs in North America and Europe adds cyberespionage to its activities

Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi-level fraud scheme

A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys

Deepfaking it: What to know about deepfake‑driven sextortion schemes

Criminals increasingly create deepfake nudes from people’s benign public photos in order to extort money from them, the FBI warns

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Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scams

From bogus free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for both before and during your travels

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5 ways cybercriminals steal credit card details

Here are some of the most common ways hackers can get hold of other people’s credit card data – and how you can keep yours safe

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