Category Archives: Malicious Attacks

Traditionally, browser-based attacks originated from “bad” websites but due to poor security coding practices (of websites and online applications) and vulnerabilities in browser software, attackers have recently been successful in compromising larger numbers of trusted web sites and their customers.

How to Avoid Fake Lottery, Prize, and Donation Scams in the Age of Advanced AI

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In recent years, lottery, prize, and charitable donation scams have become far more convincing—and far more dangerous. While these scams have existed for decades, new artificial intelligence tools now allow criminals to create messages, phone calls, and even videos that … Continue reading →

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Likejacking is a Facebook version of an attack called Clickjacking

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The purpose of the attack is to get you to click items on a webpage without your knowledge. Facebook attackers present a web page that actually has two layers. The back layer is designed with a Facebook “Like” button configured … Continue reading →

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