Fraud & Security Alert

June 15, 2020

Delete these apps! 30 downloads filling phones with dangerous adware

You might want to scan through your phone and look for third-party apps. A new batch of malicious programs has been deleted from an official app store after it was found that they installed annoying adware and browser redirects without informing you. We have the list of dangerous apps you need to delete from your phone right now.

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More online banking scams coming, FBI says – protect yourself now

The FBI has put out an alert about the rising threat of banking trojans and related financial scams. With so many people switching to online banking, there are now more targets than ever for these cybercriminals to attack. If you bank online and want to stay safe, here's what the FBI is suggesting you do.

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