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Phil Muncaster • 02 Jun 2025 • 5 min. read
Digital Security
Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals
Scams
Word to the wise: Beware of fake Docusign emails
Catching a phish with many faces
Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.
Phil Muncaster • 02 Jun 2025
Cybercriminals impersonate the trusted e-signature brand and send fake Docusign notifications to trick people into giving away their personal or corporate data
Phil Muncaster • 27 May 2025
Here’s a brief dive into the murky waters of shape-shifting attacks that leverage dedicated phishing kits to auto-generate customized login pages on the fly
Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya • 09 May 2025
Beware of phone scams demanding money for ‘missed jury duty’
When we get the call, it’s our legal responsibility to attend jury service. But sometimes that call won’t come from the courts – it will be a scammer.
Phil Muncaster • 07 May 2025
Toll road scams are in overdrive: Here’s how to protect yourself
Have you received a text message about an unpaid road toll? Make sure you’re not the next victim of a smishing scam.
Phil Muncaster • 06 May 2025
Mobile Security
How safe and secure is your iPhone really?
Your iPhone isn't necessarily as invulnerable to security threats as you may think. Here are the key dangers to watch out for and how to harden your device against bad actors.
Phil Muncaster • 28 Apr 2025
Social Media
Deepfake 'doctors' take to TikTok to peddle bogus cures
Look out for AI-generated 'TikDocs' who exploit the public's trust in the medical profession to drive sales of sketchy supplements
Martina López and Tomáš Foltýn • 25 Apr 2025
How fraudsters abuse Google Forms to spread scams
The form and quiz-building tool is a popular vector for social engineering and malware. Here’s how to stay safe.
Phil Muncaster • 23 Apr 2025
Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?
What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.
Cameron Camp • 22 Apr 2025