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Massive Hack Attack: IRS Reports More Than 300,000 Taxpayers Affected
A massive breach of U.S. taxpayers’ information is more extensive than previously thought, The Wall Street Journal reports, affecting more than 300,000 taxpayers. In May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported that hackers, later believed to be from Russia, used Social Security numbers and other information acquired
Read MoreWhat Hackers Look Like When They Take Over Your Drug Pump
Hospital equipment is unfortunately wide open to hackers. These medical tools are built to save your life, however hacker’s could just as easily use these tools to kill you. It’s not just an abstract threat, according to the Kim Komando website.
Read MoreCyberflashers Streaking Your iPhone
Flashers have been around for a long time, but it’s easy to get caught exposing yourself in public. Now these cyber creeps are at it over the Internet, whether you want it or not. Police in England are on the
Read MoreWomen Scam ISIS Out of Travel Money
Today Show – ISIS may be one of the greatest security threats to the world at the moment, but it seems several young women have figured out a way to outsmart them in the unlikeliest of ways. Three young women
Read MoreFL Police Laundered Millions in Drug Money Overseas to Enjoyed Lavish Lifestyle
A Miami Herald investigation revealed two local Florida police agencies engaged in a slick money laundering scheme ripped from a Hollywood movie, collecting $2.4 million for themselves in drug money. The Tri-County Task Force, which consisted of officers from two small police agencies,
Read MoreProtect Your Money from Banking Fraud
Carrying cash can cost you big time, with the risk of losing that paper money from getting robbed. Similarly, there are risks involved in digital and online banking as well. According to a June report by PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd (PwC),
Read More“Money Flipping” Scams Target Social Media Sites
Scam Alert – A fast cash scam going around social media, promising a big return on small investments. Be aware, as the “flipping money” ploy will only leave you in the red. Kendra Rollins in Spartanburg admits her boyfriend was blind-sided. RELATED: Science
Read MoreFTC Are NOT Calling You About the OPM Breach
If you’re an OPM data breach victim, you probably know to look out for identity theft. But what about imposter scams? In the latest twist, imposters are pretending to be the FTC offering money to OPM data breach victims. Here’s
Read MoreDo You Have to Respond to Fraud Alerts on Your Credit Card?
Several credit cards offer a variety of security options to better protect your finances, one of these includes a security alert notifying you that someone might have stolen your credit card. Whether you got the bad news via text, email or
Read MoreLas Vegas Strip Credit Card Scam: 11 People Indicted
Las Vegas – Eleven people are charged with running credit card scams right out of resorts along the Las Vegas strip. Those charged are accused of making fake credit cards and using those cards to take out cash advances. RELATED: Reduce Credit
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