Remember that things created for kids – such as Roblox – can sometimes be exploited by predators. Just because something is ...

You might not think of a CAPTCHA check as a cybercrime lure, but if you fall prey to one, you may become infected with malware. Learn how to spot them with our guide.

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new year brings another set of phishing text messages making the rounds from scammers falsely claiming to be from ODOT and DMV. "Don’t take the bait!" the agency warning in a ...

Court records make clear the charges do not allege he abducted her or that his messages were tied to the Feb. 2 ransom demand received by Tucson television station KOLD-TV. The charges come as ...

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — A north Georgia police department is sounding the alarm about a text scam telling drivers they owe money for Peach Pass tolls. It’s a scam that Channel 2 Action News Investigates ...

A woman accused of telling a 10-year-old child to murder a 2-month-old infant in disturbing messages sent over the gaming platform Roblox has had her criminal charges dismissed, court records viewed ...

CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy officials are warning about a scam targeting customers, which claims they will be impacted by scheduled power outages. These messages do not come from the utility company. Do ...

A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware. The ...

HOUSTON — As winter weather moves into Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning residents to be cautious of false information and people impersonating ERCOT during the storm. The ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The state's power grid operator, ERCOT, is reminding Texans it does not text people directly to share information about power grid conditions. Some Texans have been getting text ...

The big picture: Law enforcement agencies confirm that phishing is currently the most prevalent form of cybercrime, and attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Hackers are targeting ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scam texts claim NC DMV will penalize people for unpaid traffic tickets. DMV and Attorney General state texts are fraudulent and urge ...