Decline in robocalls is encouraging, efforts seem to be working
Actions by the FCC and FTC have led to a decrease in unsollicited and scammy calls
Actions by the FCC and FTC have led to a decrease in unsollicited and scammy calls
The FCC wants car makers and wireless providers to make it harder for stalkers to use your car against you.
Ransomware group Scattered Spider aka Octo Tempest are masters at social engineering tactics like SIM swapping.
Categories: Personal Tags: FCC Tags: FTC Tags: robocall Tags: cold caller Tags: calling Tags: phone Tags: do not call Tags: block Tags: fine We take a look at a record fine issued by the FCC in relation to a prolific robocalling operation. |
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Categories: News Tags: week in security Tags: iSpoof Tags: Cyber Monday threats Tags: TikTok malware Tags: TikTok Tags: MDR Tags: fake Friendster Tags: South Dakota Tags: Cuba ransomware Tags: ransomware Tags: FCC The most interesting security related news from the week of November 28 to December 4. |
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The most important and interesting computer security stories from the last week.
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Smishing attacks, or phishing attempts via SMS, are on the rise, and Americans are fighting off billions of spam messages each month.
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Categories: News Tags: PII Tags: smishing Tags: FCC Tags: SMS phishing Tags: Robokiller Tags: STIR Tags: SHAKEN Smishing attacks, or phishing attempts via SMS, are on the rise, and Americans are fighting off billions of spam messages each month. |
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Cleo Communications took advantage of the FCC’s EBB program to scam those already struggling with money when the pandemic struck.
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According to the FCC commissioner, TikTok being a video app is the “sheep’s clothing”, suggesting a wolf hides underneath those funny videos.
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