Online Scams

Scam Losses Soar: More Than Half of Consumers Targeted Every Month

Scams are no longer isolated incidents affecting only a small group of consumers. They’ve become part of everyday digital life for millions of Americans — and the financial consequences are growing rapidly. According to F-Secure’s third annual Scam Intelligence & Impacts Report, 56% of Americans now encounter scam attempts at least once a month, with […]

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Canvas Breach Impacts Thousands of College Students During Finals Week

A major cyberattack disrupted academic life for thousands of students across the United States last week when hackers targeted the popular learning management platform Instructure and its widely used platform, Canvas. The attack, claimed by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters, came at one of the worst possible times: finals week. For students already under pressure,

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Report Finds Online Scam Costs

Report Finds Online Scam Costs Exceed $119 Billion, Far Above Official Figures

A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) estimates Americans lose a staggering $119 billion annually to online scams—more than seven times higher than official figures. While the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported $16.6 billion in losses in 2024 (up 33% year over year), the CFA’s analysis accounts for underreporting and

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