A New Zealand sushi restaurant was left unpaid for nearly six weeks after scammers accessed its Uber Eats account and diverted payments. The Sushi Club experienced issues with payments beginning in February after being targeted by a scam. Uber Eats Account Hack Impacts The Sushi Club The owner of The Sushi Club, Leigh, initially reported … Read more
Lithuania Sees Surge in Cybersecurity Awareness as Fraud Attempts Rise A growing number of Lithuanians are demonstrating increased vigilance against cyber threats and fraudulent schemes, reporting suspicious activity to authorities at an unprecedented rate. This heightened awareness comes amidst a continued barrage of cyberattacks and increasingly sophisticated attempts to defraud individuals and organizations, particularly through … Read more
Over 80% of organizations experienced a successful phishing attack in 2023, a figure that’s projected to climb as artificial intelligence lowers the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. The recent surge in scam texts targeting HSE medical card holders in Ireland – as reported by The Journal, RTE, The Irish Independent, Limerick Leader, and Midwest Radio … Read more
The Rising Tide of Romance Scams: Protecting Your Heart and Finances Love can be found in unexpected places, but increasingly, those places are being exploited by sophisticated scammers. As Valentine’s Day approaches, authorities worldwide are issuing urgent warnings about the escalating threat of romance scams, which have already cost individuals millions. These schemes are no … Read more
Over $3.3 billion – that’s the estimated amount Singaporeans lost to scams in the first half of 2023 alone. Faced with an unrelenting surge in digital fraud, the city-state is taking a decidedly firm stance. Starting December 30th, 2025, scammers and members of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning, alongside increased penalties for traffic offenses … Read more