FBI Warns of Medical Phishing Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is raising alarms about a surge in sophisticated phishing emails where scammers impersonate health insurance fraud investigators to steal sensitive medical and financial data. These fraudulent emails are designed to trick you into disclosing protected health information and personal records by creating a false sense of urgency. Don’t let medical […]
New Google Account Phishing Scam: Highly Realistic and Polished
A sophisticated new phishing scheme is exploiting the trust users place in Google’s legitimate infrastructure, using the official no-reply@accounts.google.com address and Google Sites to deliver convincing fake subpoena alerts. By routing victims through real Google login pages before landing them on fraudulent support sites, this attack easily bypasses traditional spam filters and lowers the guard […]
8 Critical Red Flags to Spot Phishing Scams in 2026
Phishing tactics have reached a new level of sophistication in 2026, often bypassing traditional security filters and leaving the human element as the final line of defense. From high-pressure urgency and suspicious activity warnings to the more recent rise of AI-powered voice spoofing, scammers are constantly refining their methods to exploit misplaced trust. Even with […]
Scammers Impersonate Catholic Charities in Major Fraud Scheme Against Immigrants
A highly sophisticated fraud scheme is currently targeting immigrants across the United States, with criminals posing as representatives of Catholic Charities to steal tens of thousands of dollars through fake promises of legal assistance. By using official logos and social media advertisements on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, these scammers exploit the desperation of those […]
Hiding in Plain Sight: How Data Broker Breaches Fueled $20.9B in Identity Theft
The cost of data privacy failures has reached a staggering $20.9 billion, as a recent congressional report highlights the devastating impact of identity theft tied to major data broker breaches. By intentionally burying opt-out tools and masking privacy pages from search engines, some of these companies have made it nearly impossible for consumers to scrub […]
Don’t Click That Link: These 10 Brands Are Being Spoofed the Most
Scammers are getting bolder and more convincing, with cyber experts at Guardio revealing the top 10 most impersonated brands in phishing schemes—names like Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, Coinbase, and even the Australian government. These phishing emails often mimic urgent alerts, prompting users to click bogus links and unknowingly hand over login credentials. With AI making fake […]
Phishing Gone Too Far: The $27K Scam That Started with an Email
A recent Apple ID phishing scam cost an Ohio man $27,000 after cybercriminals tricked him into believing his account was compromised. The scammers showed up to his place of residence and convinced him to hand over the amount in cash. This elaborate attack highlights how phishing can escalate beyond emails and texts into real-world danger. […]
emailSONAR: The 7th Layer of Security You Didn’t Know You Needed
CyberGuy.com recently exposed a sneaky bank phishing scam that looks frighteningly official—complete with real logos, urgent security warnings, and even polished formatting—but actually installs malware or steals credentials through fake links or spoofed sender addresses. These attackers often use fear and urgency to trick victims into clicking, exposing them to serious risk . You can […]
What Is Polymorphic Phishing?
Polymorphic phishing is a sneaky type of scam where each email is slightly altered—changing subject lines, sender names, links, and design—to avoid detection by spam filters. These constant changes make it hard for traditional systems to recognize the threat. That’s where emailSONAR helps: by analyzing hidden patterns, technical metadata, and suspicious behaviors across emails, it […]
Delete Any Texts On Your Phone That Include These 3 Letters
In his Forbes article, Zak Doffman warns smartphone users about a surge in “smishing” attacks—SMS phishing scams—linked to organized cybercriminal groups, notably the Smishing Triad. These scams often involve text messages impersonating toll services or delivery companies, urging recipients to settle fake unpaid fees via links containing deceptive terms. Such links frequently use obscure top-level […]