Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, July 6, 2025: This story, originally published on July ...

“If you’ve recently been contacted by a law firm offering to help recover funds lost in a prior scam, be cautious – you might be the target of another con. That’s according to the latest warning from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. The FBI warns that malicious actors are now sending fraudulent ...

The FBI has issued a new warning when it comes to using social media platforms and messaging service apps. Criminals are targeting U.S. stock investors through these platforms and applications using a ...

A group of sophisticated young cyber criminals poses a rising threat with offenses ranging from swatting and cyber theft to exploitation of children and real-life violence, the FBI said in its latest ...

The FBI is warning Americans of a new scam that can lead to data on your phone being stolen. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the scam involves unsolicited packages being ...

QR codes – the small black and white squares that direct smartphone users to an external URL – are a common part of modern life. Restaurants use them so patrons can see menus, real estate agents ...