QR codes are now part of everyday life. Whether you’re paying for parking, viewing a restaurant menu, or tracking a parcel, they offer quick and convenient access to digital services. But behind that convenience lies a growing cyber threat that’s catching out thousands of people every year. In 2025, so-called quishing scams have surged, with … Read more
He’s not a pop star, but Jeffrey Bowie is alleged to have toured staff areas of a hospital in Oklahoma, hunting for computers he could install spyware on. We dive into the bizarre case of the man accused of hacking medical networks and then sharing how he did it on LinkedIn. Plus! Move over Nigerian … Read more
A pair of cyberfraud scams were uncovered using social-engineering tactics to trick victims into handing over sensitive data under the guise of an investment plan.Known as “Reckless Rabbit” and “Ruthless Rabbit,” the campaigns offer users the lure of lucrative financial rewards in exchange for handing over their personal information and performing money transfers on behalf … Read more
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird last week announced lawsuits against Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip, Iowa’s two largest cryptocurrency ATM operators, over their failures that allowed Iowans to transfer millions of dollars to scammers through their kiosks. In October 2023, the Iowa Attorney General’s office launched a first-of-its-kind investigation into cryptocurrency ATM companies. The office subpoenaed … Read more
Companies are being warned that malicious hackers are using a novel technique to break into businesses – by pretending to offer audits of the company’s cybersecurity. With ransomware and other cybersecurity threats high in the mind of many business owners, it is all too easy to imagine how many companies might react positively to an … Read more