Gift cards are a holiday staple—they’re easy to buy, easy to wrap, and always the perfect fit. But this year, they are also a top target for fraudsters. Why? Because gift cards are essentially untraceable cash. Once you load money onto them, it’s almost impossible to get it back, and criminals know this. This holiday […]

The holidays are here! You’re planning your trip, you’re hitting the online sales, and your credit card is getting a serious workout. But as you juggle boarding passes and shopping lists, cybercriminals are busy, too. The holiday season is a peak time for fraud, phishing, and physical theft because criminals know we are distracted, rushed, […]

Let’s be real: looking at your bank statement isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of a fun Friday night. It’s usually a reminder of how much we spent on takeout or that subscription we promised to cancel three months ago. But in a world where online shopping, mobile payments, and digital banking are the new normal, ignoring […]

Your Alexa device is a modern convenience—you can check the weather, play your favorite songs, and yes, even order household items just by speaking a command. That last part, however, gives anyone in your home, including guests, children, or roommates, the power to easily buy something with your stored credit card. Imagine your kid blurts […]

Cyber Week is here! The deals are fantastic, the discounts are deep, and the urge to click Buy Now is powerful. But with this incredible rush comes a massive spike in scams, fake websites, and phishing attacks. Hackers are actively leveraging the chaos and urgency of the holiday shopping season. You need to shift into […]

The holiday shopping season—Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week, and the weeks leading up to the New Year—is a thrilling time for finding deals. But as you excitedly click through sale emails and search for that perfect gift, remember that you’re wading into the busiest season for cybercriminals, too. These bad actors are masters of […]