Though the tactic itself isn't new, both the timing and level of detail have evolved, Smith said. The attackers contact their victims almost immediately after they receive a new device. They cite the ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of an increase in phone and text message scams impersonating the sheriff’s office targeting Kern County residents.

The text claims a recent Amazon order was recalled and links to a very real-looking (but fake) sign-in page. Recall messages create panic so you’ll ...

You know the one. “Your package is on hold.” “Unusual activity detected.” “Final notice before legal action.” It hits your phone while you’re halfway through your morning coffee, and for half a second ...

You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears to have contacted you by mistake? Though you may be tempted to respond, ...

CHICO — It will likely surprise no one reading this that working in journalism means a lot of security when it comes to logging in and accessing our content. I say that, but security features are ...

The costs of cybercrimes are more than financial; the scams are taking a far darker turn thanks to AI.

Taiwan recorded about 25 million scam calls and text messages last year, a 36.97 percent drop from a year earlier and the steepest decline among Asian countries, a Taiwanese tech company said ...

Lyon County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a text message scam that allows the scammer "complete control of their cellular phone." ...

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.