SALT LAKE CITY — Whenever I interview victims of scams, they often express shock about how the bad guy knew so much personal information about them. Yes, their phone, computer, or other device could ...

Smartphones are becoming a crucial part your every day lives. Coming from financial and also sociable media channels to ...

LOS ANGELES -- One woman is warning about a Facebook hack that caused her to lose access to her accounts. "It's about 15 years of memories gone," said Vivian Eisenstadt, when she lost control of her ...

Cybercriminals are not only using fear and urgency to exploit their victims. Positive emotions, such as empathy, curiosity, and a desire to help, are also being exploited. “Emotional manipulation is a ...

Scammers are targeting businesses by hacking into their voicemail to contact customers. When you call a business and no one answers, most people don't think twice about leaving a voicemail. But when ...

A series of tweets posted Wednesday from verified accounts -- including Elon Musk's and Bill Gates' -- appear to be part of a large-scale hack. "I'm feeling generous because of Covid-19," the ...

Crypto losses fell to $76 million in December, a 60% decrease from November, but major hacks, such as a $50 million ...

This week, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers received scam texts after their state's official text messaging system was breached by hackers, according to a report from NBC News. New York’s Office ...