Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats. One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits each month, underscoring the scale and impact of these scams.

If you're concerned about scams in 2025, start by monitoring your texts. Of course, scams are everywhere because the internet has made it so easy for bad actors to do bad things. But, quite notably, ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

Discover common internet scams like phishing, grandparent scams, and fake shopping sites. Learn how to protect your money and personal information online.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that $12.5 billion was lost to fraud in 2024, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is the top agency targeted by scammers, according to the SSA.

Phishing & Fraud 1 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Elijah Bouma-Sims (Carnegie Mellon University), Lily Klucinec (Carnegie Mellon University), Mandy Lanyon (Carnegie Mellon University), Julie Downs ...

Government imposter scams continue to target vulnerable Americans, with fraudsters using sophisticated tactics to steal millions of dollars annually. Jeff Miller with the AARP Fraud Watch Network ...

If a recent uptick in cybersecurity threats inspired you to tighten your defenses, power to you. Granted, an intention is only half the battle. The trickiest part of the process is settling on which ...

Changes afoot at the Social Security Administration could open the door to scammers trying to prey on the fears of older adults and on concerns about their benefits being disrupted or mishandled.