Scam

While artificial intelligence becoming sentient and taking over the world is an increasingly valid concern, the technology is already incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. Over the weekend, the South China Morning Post (via Ars Technica) reported on a thief who drained a multinational company’s Hong Kong branch of HK$200 million ($25.6 million USD) by using clever deepfake technology to stage a fake video conference call.According to the report, an employee in the company’s finance department received a…

Posted in: Comics, DC Comics, Preview | Tagged: Batman, scooby dooTake a gander as Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #2 dives into a muck-ridden selfie fiasco in Gotham's own Slaughter Swamp!Published Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:26:08 -0600 by Jude Terror | Article Summary Explore Gotham's Slaughter Swamp in Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #2 on 2/6/2024. Zany adventure with Batman, Scooby gang, and selfie-snapping Solomon Grundy. Questionable real estate schemes turn to zombie disasters in this comedic…

Walmart has been making loads of headlines lately, and not in a good way.In recent news related to the retail giant, a female worker was seen in a brawl against a sneaky woman scamming people in need.A viral video posted to TikTok by One Cute Couponer (@one_cute_couponer) saw the Walmart employee in question calling out the grifter at a self-checkout for a return scam involving baby essentials like formula and diapers, intended for the needy but later returned for profit.In the video, which has been viewed 1.2 million…

As we all become more wary of scams, it only makes sense that the criminals behind them find new ways to scam us. On Monday, the FBI sent out a public service announcement warning the public about one such scam that has been on the rise (via Bleeping Computer).Scammers posing as tech support agents and US government officials are telling unsuspecting victims their bank accounts have been hacked, so they need to liquidate their assets. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), scams like this…

McAfee antivirus is one of the most popular antivirus software offerings out there. With that in mind, someone created a scam that is using McAfee as a front, a pop-up scam, if you will. This malicious software pops up while people are using their computers, and claims that your device is infected. On top of that, it claims that your McAfee subscription has expired. McAfee pop-up scam is making the rounds, be careful Now, many of you will probably think to yourself, well, I never had a McAfee subscription. Or you’ll be…

When he won the grand jury prize at the 1990 Sundance film festival for his debut picture Chameleon Street, Wendell B Harris Jr thought his film just might be a hit. “Gee,” he remembers thinking, “Hollywood is reaching out to me.” But despite the acclaim, Chameleon Street struggled to get a release. Harris never made another film.Now, three decades later, things are a little different. Chameleon Street – recently hailed by the New Yorker as a masterpiece and one of the 20th century’s greatest independent films – was…

Andy Cohen, the host of Bravo’s "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," recently revealed he was scammed out of a large sum of money by an imposter who pretended to be from his bank.He shared his story on TV, social media and on his Sirius XM "Andy Cohen's Daddy Diaries Podcast," hoping to raise awareness and prevent others from falling into the same trap.What is an imposter scam?An imposter scam is when someone contacts you pretending to be someone you trust, such as a government official, a bank employee, a family…

'CyberGuy': Don't take the bait Kurt Knutsson provides advice on how to identify safe email links and tips for safeguarding your email account against phishing attacks. We want to warn you about a scam that you may encounter while browsing the web. A McAfee antivirus pop-up suddenly appears on your computer, claiming your device is infected and your McAfee subscription has expired. While it might seem legitimate, it's really a scam. Suzy from Loudon, Tennessee, wrote to us saying she is experiencing the same thing:"I am…

paymenImagine walking down the sidewalk and being confronted at gunpoint by a crook.  Open the payment app on your phone and transfer out your hard-earned cash, or take a bullet in the head. That’s one phone cash ripoff scenario of many playing out in real-life America. Other cash app crimes are happening due to the vulnerability of an unlocked iPhone without the new Stolen Device Protection turned on in iOS. These are examples of how mobile payment apps can put your money and your life at risk. Do you use mobile payment…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: January 10, 2024, 18:27 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)An advocate has filed a case against the lifespan period of petrol and diesel-powered vehicles in India, calling the rule a big scam.Purchasing a diesel-powered car was never an easy decision as it has been always a debatable topic in India. Keeping all their negative points aside including high maintenance costs and complex engines, a lifespan of 10 years has been always a controversial topic for many buyers,  all…