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fakes

13 articles

GTA 6 before release: fake leaks, "early access", and other scams
  • gamers

Grand Scam Auto: how scammers target GTA VI fans before its release

Scammers are promising downloads of leaked copies of GTA VI, early access to the game, or a chance to become a beta tester. Here’s how you can spot these schemes and avoid falling into the trap.

  • Olga Altukhova (Svistunova)

  • October 6, 2026

Protecting your smart TV and set-top box from being hacked
  • Smart TV

Trojan TV, or the new risks of malicious proxies

How budget smart-TVs and set-top boxes infect home networks and join malicious botnets.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 14, 2026

World Cup 2026: watch out for these scams
  • scam

Buyer beware: how scammers are targeting soccer fans at the World Cup

Here’s a breakdown of the latest scams to watch out for, ensuring your World Cup experience ends with great memories — not stolen money or compromised data.

  • Olga Altukhova (Svistunova)

  • June 18, 2026

How fake Android IPTV apps are stealing users' money and data
  • Android

Don’t let fake IPTV apps ruin your World Cup

We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 29, 2026

Malicious TV boxes: how a cheap “SuperBox” turns your home into a proxy node for cybercriminals
  • Android

Is your TV box renting out your network?

Are you sure your Android TV box is secure? Cutting corners on streaming subscriptions could turn your device into part of a botnet, leave your IP addresses up for rent, and trigger other serious headaches.

  • Tom Fosters

  • May 20, 2026

How to protect yourself from deepfake scammers and save your money
  • deepfakes

How to recognize a deepfake: attack of the clones

Learn how to spot deepfakes in photos, videos, voice messages, and video calls in real time.

  • Tom Fosters

  • February 6, 2026

Fake apps, NFC skimming attacks, and other Android issues in 2026
  • Android

The perfect storm of Android threats

NFC relay attacks, pre-installed Trojans, and other nasties ruining the Android experience in 2026.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 27, 2026

AI-powered sextortion: a new threat to privacy
  • sextortion

AI and the new reality of sextortion

Generative AI has taken sextortion techniques to a whole new level — now, any social media user can become a victim. How can you protect yourself and your loved ones?

  • Alanna Titterington

  • January 15, 2026

New cybersecurity laws and trends in 2026
  • tips

Your personal cybersecurity checklist for 2026

Eight digital New Year’s resolutions you absolutely need to keep.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • December 19, 2025

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank
  • scam

You’re in for a big payout again

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank to all comers — with no exceptions — and to boost their credibility they’ve even rolled out a deepfake newscast generated by AI.

  • Olga Altukhova (Svistunova)

  • June 4, 2025

What to do if you receive a sextortion email
  • scam

Fifty shades of sextortion

How cybercriminals make money off victims’ love lives.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • October 15, 2024

How to verify the authenticity and origin of photos and videos
  • images

Watch the (verified) birdie, or new ways to recognize fakes

How to tell a real photo or video from a fake, and trace its provenance.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • April 9, 2024

Resolutions for a cybersecure 2024
  • tips

Cybersecurity resolutions: how to make 2024 safer

Cybersecurity trends to consider and new threats to protect against in 2024.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 5, 2024

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