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Payment app scams are on the rise again
by Terry Cutler
In 2021 and the first half of 2022, banks in the US reported 192,000 cases, or one in ten, of crimes perpetrated on customers using...
What are Some Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2023?
by Terry Cutler
These scams are not the only scams to watch out for in 2023—they are what we can expect right out of the gate in 2023....
Romance Scam that Goes for the Whole Hog
by Terry Cutler
Backed reportedly by crime syndicates in China, a new romance scam known as “pig butchering” is on the rise, trapping people with long-term health problems,...
Keeping up with the scams after the holiday season
by Terry Cutler
The holiday season is over, but scammers are everywhere and still prowl after your money. Amazon and other companies have sent emails advising their customers...
Guarding against Website/browser hoaxes over the holidays
by Terry Cutler
As the holiday season draws closer, we must continue looking for the typical signs of being hacked. Here are more holiday reminders and how to...
Staying safe over the holidays
by Terry Cutler
The holiday season is a time of rest, family and celebration. Be on the lookout for the typical signs of being hacked. Here are my...
Romance scams in 2023 expected to explode
by Terry Cutler
In 2021, 323 million people used dating apps or dating sites to meet new people. But, over 8,000 competitive online dating sites and platforms worldwide...
Romance scams in 2023 expected to explode
by Terry Cutler
In 2021, 323 million people used dating apps or dating sites to meet new people. Further, over 8,000 competitive online dating sites and platforms worldwide...
Four top Black Friday scams
by Terry Cutler
Black Friday shoppers, be vigilant. Hackers pray for those looking to bag a good deal online in 2022. One of the year’s busiest shopping days...
Monitoring your children’s online activity
by Terry Cutler
We at Cyology Labs have always said that structured surveillance of your children or teenagers and limiting online time is the key to protecting our...
Sharing special memories and staying cyber secure
by Terry Cutler
Reaching a goal or accomplishment you’re proud of and celebrating it with your loved ones is one of life’s greatest joys. These unique occasions deserve...
Backing up your device
by Terry Cutler
Maintaining online security requires regularly backing up your device. The issue? Although it’s simple to say, doing it can be challenging. There are many advantages...
Staying in touch while remaining cyber secure
by Terry Cutler
Getting in touch with friends and family would be much more difficult without the internet and social media platforms. After all, we were able to...
Quizzes, online status updates and invites
by Terry Cutler
I’d like to discuss social media quizzes, online status updates and invites. Let’s start with a topic that just fascinates a lot of my social...
Hackers are targeting more victims than ever before
by Terry Cutler
Scammers continue to employ unscrupulous practices to strip you of your money. A 76-year-old retired grandfather in Australia surrendered $26,000 last week after paying an...
Why passwords are your business’s weakest point
by Terry Cutler
Cybercriminals are constantly trying to find new ways to break into business systems. Sadly, too often, they succeed thanks to weak passwords. Nearly 50% of...
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Are you prepared?
by Terry Cutler
I want to begin this month by recognizing Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), an annual campaign held in October to educate the public about the...
Why and how hackers and scammers pick you
by Terry Cutler
Let’s talk about how and why and how hackers and scammers pick you. You shouldn’t take it too personally because hackers and scammers often create...
Canadians still in fear of future cyber attacks
by Terry Cutler
Although Canadians may feel secure in their knowledge of the dangers of the internet, they are unprepared for and still in fear of future cyber...
The USB keys in the urinal revisited
by Terry Cutler
In 2011, a company challenged me to try and expose any security vulnerabilities that might be lurking in their system. I wrote about the experience...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
by Terry Cutler
You can listen to the podcast here Howard: I want to start with the story about a private British bank called Coutts. Over the weekend it...
How to know if your phone is hacked?
by Terry Cutler
Maybe you’ve noticed it, or you haven’t, but phone hacking is rising. It’s not too surprising. The pandemic turned the office worker into a mobile worker,...
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, September. 2, 2022
by Terry Cutler
You can listen to the full podcast here Howard: A university student was victimized by a sophisticated fake job offer scam. The hacker noticed that...
LastPass gets passed
by Terry Cutler
Our team is letting you know that in August one of the world’s most prominent password managers, LastPass, confirmed that it had been hacked. According...
Job Application Scam
by Terry Cutler
A university student fell victim to a sophisticated fake job application scam email. The hacker, searching AngelList social media site, noticed that the victim’s profile...
Geek Squad scam sends Uber to victim’s house
by Terry Cutler
I came across this story I want to share because it got me thinking about how far scammers will go to get your money—even sending...
Classiscam returns
by Terry Cutler
I’d like my followers to know that a fraud scheme widely used during the pandemic has resurfaced. The Classiscam (Scam-as-a-service), first spotted in 2020, uses...
Back-to-school requires parents to be even more vigilant
by Terry Cutler
One thing I’ve always been passionate about is helping parents keep their children safe online. In 2016, driven by my passion, I developed Internet Safety...
12 password best practices
by Terry Cutler
Those who know me know how I feel about password best practices. Password protection is imperative in ramping up your cybersecurity. With the business world...
Ontario women scammed out of $60,000
by Terry Cutler
When an Ontario senior received a call alerting her that someone was using her name and banking information for illicit purposes thus began a series...
Online scams are rising in Canada
by Terry Cutler
As more Canadians worked, shopped and socialized online during the pandemic, online scams are rising in Canada as cybercriminals have seized their opportunity. A record...
A woman’s educated response saves her from a scam
by Terry Cutler
A woman’s educated response saved her from falling victim to a COVID-19 scam. The impersonator scammer, hoping to seize an opportunity, targeted her while she...
The Tinder Swindler
by Terry Cutler
The Tinder Swindler is a Netflix film about a man posing as a wealthy businessman who conned women out of millions of dollars. However, the...
Act Respecting Cyber Security
by Terry Cutler
The Canadian government has proposed a bill that would force companies to establish or enhance their cybersecurity defences. If not—face expensive fines. In a press...
Terry Cutler on CBC talks about Fraudster App
by Terry Cutler
I spoke about my new app called Fraudster this week with Sabrina Marandola on CBC’s Let’s Go Fraudster delivers important fraud alerts via push notifications...
Aussie woman becomes a victim of property scam
by Terry Cutler
A West Australian woman buying property has lost more than $700,000 as a result of a property scam. She received a phishing email from someone claiming...
Sextortion scams on the rise
by Terry Cutler
An escalating sextortion scam that began in February ended with the suicide of a 17-year-old high school senior, marking a horrific end to what law...
FRAUD ALERT: Fake Scotia Bank Phishing attack via text message
by Terry Cutler
Please be vigilant. The link in the text message has no mention of the bank name in it. If you click on it, you’ll end...
Account pre-hijacking
by Terry Cutler
Researchers have discovered that hackers can access users’ online accounts using account pre-hijacking. Put another way, a hacker can perform a set of actions before...
The sugar daddy scam
by Terry Cutler
The sugar daddy scam is a growing trend where cash-strapped young women and men claim to be sugar babies. They look for sugar daddies or...
Law enforcement scams
by Terry Cutler
The latest law enforcement scams are bogus legal requests for customers’ data from companies. Moreover, it’s happening to reputable technology companies. Initially, the fraudster compromises...
Zelle scam on the rise
by Terry Cutler
Zelle is a peer-to-peer payment app that makes it easy to transfer money. However, it’s also a way for scammers to defraud you. Welcome to...
Remote access scams
by Terry Cutler
The latest financial scam involves hackers posing as investment advisors to entice unsuspecting victims. With remote access scams, a standard IT support tool for screen...
Montreal woman learns a lesson after Instagram was hacked
by Terry Cutler
Montreal’s Amanda Polito’s Instagram was a positive part of her day for nine years. Now, it’s a source of stress and anxiety. Polito’s Instagram was hacked...
World Password Day
by Terry Cutler
If you didn’t know, today is World Password Day, an annual event created by Intel Security in 2013 to raise awareness about the importance of strong...
Long-term romance scam
by Terry Cutler
During the long-term romance scam, scammers build trust with a victim over the years. The scammer is a non-committal pen pal, friendly chat buddy—Unlike the...
Romance scams increasing
by Terry Cutler
Romance scams continue to increase. Over 323 million people worldwide use dating apps on their mobile phones. Dating app revenues have increased every year since...
Cryptocurrency scams Part 2
by Terry Cutler
Let’s look at four common cryptocurrency scams. The cryptocurrency market is susceptible to common scams. Because many rules are unclear and challenging for regulators to...
Formjacking
by Terry Cutler
Formjacking involves hackers posting malicious JavaScript codes on eCommerce sites. Users typically enter their private information at the checkout point, where the script waits. As...