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The Data Breach Wasn't the Attack. It Was the Setup.
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The Data Breach Wasn't the Attack. It Was the Setup.

Avery Scout · Aug 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Did You Get a COLDCARD "Hardware Audit" Email? It's Crypto Wallet Phishing.
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Did You Get a COLDCARD "Hardware Audit" Email? It's Crypto Wallet Phishing.

Avery Scout · Aug 20, 2026 · 7 min read
You Searched "Download ChatGPT." A Fake Site Was Waiting.
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You Searched "Download ChatGPT." A Fake Site Was Waiting.

Avery Scout · Aug 14, 2026 · 8 min read
A Site That Looks Just Like CNN Wants You to Download One File. Don't.
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A Site That Looks Just Like CNN Wants You to Download One File. Don't.

Avery Scout · Aug 12, 2026 · 7 min read
I Got an "Action Needed" Email From Bank of America. Is It Real?
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I Got an "Action Needed" Email From Bank of America. Is It Real?

Colin Britton · Aug 7, 2026 · 12 min read
The "Free TradingView Premium" Scam: How Fake Ads Lead to Malware
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The "Free TradingView Premium" Scam: How Fake Ads Lead to Malware

Colin Britton · Aug 7, 2026 · 9 min read
Fake Windows App Download Sites: The Lookalike Pages That Outrank the Real Download
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Fake Windows App Download Sites: The Lookalike Pages That Outrank the Real Download

Colin Britton · Aug 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Fake Prize Scams: How Brand Impersonation Steals Your Card
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Fake Prize Scams: How Brand Impersonation Steals Your Card

Colin Britton · Aug 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Hotel Wi-Fi Phishing: The Fake Microsoft Login Trap
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Hotel Wi-Fi Phishing: The Fake Microsoft Login Trap

Colin Britton · Aug 3, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks: The Ultimate Guide to Spotting Scams Before They Strike
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How to Prevent Phishing Attacks: The Ultimate Guide to Spotting Scams Before They Strike

Brian Silverstein · Jul 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Is reportphishing@apwg.org Legit?
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Is reportphishing@apwg.org Legit?

Colin Britton · Jul 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Is Guardio Worth It?
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Is Guardio Worth It?

Colin Britton · Jul 26, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Report a Phishing Email: Step by Step
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How to Report a Phishing Email: Step by Step

Colin Britton · Jul 25, 2026 · 7 min read
ChatGPT Is Now One of the Most Impersonated Brands in Phishing
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ChatGPT Is Now One of the Most Impersonated Brands in Phishing

Colin Britton · Jul 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Is This Website Legit? How to Tell Before You Buy or Sign Up
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Is This Website Legit? How to Tell Before You Buy or Sign Up

Carli Chovick · Jul 22, 2026 · 10 min read
$3.5 Billion Lost to Online Scams: How to Protect Yourself Online
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$3.5 Billion Lost to Online Scams: How to Protect Yourself Online

Colin Britton · Jul 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Is Malwarebytes Browser Guard Enough?
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Is Malwarebytes Browser Guard Enough?

Colin Britton · Jul 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Adobe, Netflix, OpenAI: Fake Recruiters Are Stealing Google Logins
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Adobe, Netflix, OpenAI: Fake Recruiters Are Stealing Google Logins

Colin Britton · Jul 9, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Protect Your Parents from Online Scams
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How to Protect Your Parents from Online Scams

Colin Britton · Jul 8, 2026 · 9 min read
The Best Phishing Protection Tools in 2026 — For People Who Aren't IT Experts
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The Best Phishing Protection Tools in 2026 — For People Who Aren't IT Experts

Carli Chovick · Jun 15, 2026 · 10 min read
I Accidentally Clicked a Phishing Link. What Now?
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I Accidentally Clicked a Phishing Link. What Now?

Brian Silverstein · Jun 1, 2026 · 10 min read
You Got a 'Recent Login' Email From Robinhood. It Was a Trap.
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You Got a 'Recent Login' Email From Robinhood. It Was a Trap.

Carli Chovick · Apr 27, 2026 · 7 min read
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