Scams, scams and more scams. All the benefits that the digital age brings us coexist with problems such as the fact that, almost every day, we are exposed to fraudulent calls, texts and emails. The problem is when They arrive via reliable apps like WhatsApp. If the victim is overconfident or ignores the operating mode ...
If there’s one essential tool (and one we love) to combat unwanted calls, it’s Google’s call filter. In the middle of Google I/O, he made a small appearance for show its evolution in collaboration with Gemini Nanothere On-device AI from the American firm. Now integrated into Android, it will listen to calls that come to ...
As technology evolves, so do the dangers associated with it and scam attempts. Not a day goes by without a new vulnerability or bug being discovered in one of our favorite applications, which allows our data to be stolen or even worse, our mobile phone to be hacked. It is important to consider all of ...
Since August last year, on WhatsApp you can use the creepy screen sharing feature to help a family member solve any mobile problem. Now this function This is the entry point for cybercriminals to mobile of the user. All the new features brought to the chat application owned by Meta allow it to realize new ...
If you have already filed your 2023 tax return, you may have encountered two situations: either it comes out to pay, or it comes out to be returned. If you have received a result in your favor – congratulations – you will be informed in the coming days via an SMS to your phone number ...
Even the government is no longer unaware that we are in the midst of a boom in telephone scams. In fact, there are some that are already famous, like the double call scam. However, what is most dangerous and has raised the alarm is the impersonation of real companieswhat we call the term identity theft. ...
When all banking was done at the offices of these entities and at ATMs, users had to be careful not to be robbed when withdrawing cash or have their wallets stolen. Currently, digital transactions still outnumber physical transactions, which means that attacks also happen online. One of the most common is phishing, which consists of ...
In Europe, many online stores have become popular in recent years, as users have become accustomed to this sales channel. In 2023, according to data from Observatory Cetelem, each Spaniard spent on average 3,476 dollars of online purchases. There are many platforms accessible from Europe, and many people already know alternatives like Amazon, Aliexpress or ...
Statistically, the last quarter of the year is when we make the most purchases, largely because it is the time of year when the most promotions are concentrated (Black Friday, Christmas, etc. .). And of course, since it’s the busiest time of the year, it’s also the time when most scams occur, so we’re going ...
While waiting for ChatGPT to arrive on Android in Europe, after its announcement for iOS, Sophos, a cybersecurity company, has found several apps in mobile stores that deceive users and they’re charging them for an experience that OpenAI already offers for free on its website. There OpenAI generative AI It’s broken so much that big ...
