ransomware
The Evolution of Ransomware in 2026: From Double‑Extortion to Data‑Extortion‑as‑a‑Service — What Defenders Must Do
MMarina Kovacs
•2025-12-29Advertisement
mobile-security
How to Spot Sophisticated Scam Apps in 2026: UX Cues, Permissions, and Monetization Signals
JJoel Rivera
•2025-12-30
news
News: Major Phishing Campaign Exploits Calendar API v2 — Warnings and Mitigations
AAisha Mensah
•2025-12-31Latest Articles
reviews•
10 min read
Review: Fraud Detection Platforms for Small Businesses (2026 Field Tests)
We tested five fraud detection platforms tailored for small businesses. This hands‑on review covers detection efficacy, false positive management, pricing models and practical recommendations for 2026.
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Diego Alvarez2026-01-01
case-file•
11 min read
Case File: Social Engineering at Scale — Anatomy of a Marketplace Scam Ring (2026)
A deep dive into a marketplace scam ring that combined social engineering, tokenized refunds and modular compromise. What investigators, platforms and consumers should learn from the takedown.
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Priya Nair2026-01-02
iot•
10 min read
Advanced Strategies: Hardening Edge Devices Against Supply‑Chain Fraud in 2026
Edge devices are prime targets for supply‑chain abuse. This advanced guide outlines trust models, attestation strategies, and procurement controls to reduce risk in 2026.
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Dr. Samuel Ong2026-01-03
consumer-alerts•
9 min read
Consumer Alert: Refurbished Device Scams — How to Buy Safely in 2026
Refurbished phones and devices are mainstream in 2026, but scams persist. This consumer guide explains how to evaluate sellers, verify devices and avoid common frauds.
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Lily Chen2026-01-04
creator-commerce•
9 min read
Why Tokenized Experiences Are a New Attack Surface — Security Risks in Creator Commerce (2026)
Tokenized commerce powers new creator experiences — and new scams. This analysis maps the attack surface and prescribes mitigations for platforms, creators and consumers.
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Hana Park2026-01-05
news•
7 min read
News: Scam Marketplace Takedown — Platform Failures and Regulatory Lessons
A coordinated takedown of a scam marketplace exposed platform gaps that allowed large‑scale fraud. We outline the failures, the takedown process and policy takeaways for 2026.
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Oliver Grant2026-01-06
reviews•
8 min read
Review: Top Personal Data Protection Tools for Everyday Users (2026)
We evaluated privacy tools that help everyday users protect personal data in 2026 — password managers, attestation assistants, privacy browser extensions and secure calendar clients.
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Marta Reyes2026-01-07
domain-abuse•
8 min read
Inside Domain Reselling Scams of 2026: How Expired Domains Are Weaponized and What Defenders Must Do
In 2026 the expired-domain economy matured—and with it a new wave of sophisticated resale and redirection scams. This investigative piece maps the latest tactics, real case studies, and practical defenses for registrars, buyers and abused brands.
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Ava Reed2026-01-08
iot-security•
9 min read
Smart Home Buyers Beware: The 2026 Playbook of Home‑Installer and Matter‑Backend Scams
As smart-home rollouts accelerate in 2026, scammers exploit certification news, cross-subscriptions, and Matter integrations. This guide exposes the new patterns, real incidents, and step-by-step defenses for homeowners and installers.
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Liam Ortega2026-01-09
mirror spoofing•
12 min read
Mirror Spoofing and The New Chain-of-Trust Attacks: Field Report & Practical Mitigations (2026)
In 2026’s threat landscape mirror‑spoofing has evolved from nuisance to a targeted vector for supply‑chain and archival abuse. This field report synthesizes real incidents, forensic telltales, and an actionable mitigation roadmap defenders can implement now.
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Samir Qureshi2026-01-10
dynamic pricing•
11 min read
Dark UX, Refund Fraud, and the Weaponization of Dynamic Pricing: A 2026 Consumer & Platform Playbook
Dynamic pricing rules and refund flows help commerce — but in 2026 attackers weaponize them for scams. Learn the latest patterns, evidence collection strategies, and platform-level defenses to stop losses and preserve user trust.
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Diego Arnett2026-01-11
micro-scams•
10 min read
The Rise of Micro‑Scams in 2026: How Small‑Scale Fraud Exploits Micro‑Retail and Pop‑Up Economies
In 2026 fraud is shrinking to meet consumers where they shop — at kiosks, night markets and hybrid pop‑ups. Learn the new signals, real-world attacks, and advanced defenses retailers and attendees must use now.
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Lina Kapoor2026-01-12
group-buy•
11 min read
Why Group‑Buy and Membership Scams Are Evolving in 2026 — Platform Red Flags and Advanced Defenses
Group-buys and makers' memberships are morphing into new scam surfaces. Learn how community trust is weaponized, which trust signals now matter, and advanced controls platforms must deploy in 2026.
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Isabel Marchand2026-01-13
social engineering•
9 min read
AI-Driven Social Engineering in 2026: Weaponizing Contextual Retrieval and Membership Signals
In 2026 social engineers combine AI context models, on-site retrieval signals and membership onboarding flows to build near‑perfect bait. Learn advanced detection patterns, post‑incident evidence playbooks, and futureproof defenses.
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Alina Mendes2026-01-14
marketplace fraud•
10 min read
Marketplace & Refund Fraud 2026: A Consumer’s Recovery and Legal Playbook
When marketplaces fail or scammers impersonate sellers, victims need a practical path to recovery. This 2026 playbook ties secure evidence collection to legal options, cross‑border considerations and consumer rights changes effective this year.
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Dr. Sophie Lemaire2026-01-15
fraud•
9 min read
New Fraud Playbooks of 2026: How Hybrid Retail & Micro‑Events Changed Scam Economics
In 2026 scammers adapted to hybrid retail and micro‑events. Learn the advanced indicators, prevention tactics, and future predictions defenders must adopt now.
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Rosa Ahmed2026-01-16
security•
11 min read
Practical Defense 2026: MicroAuthJS, Server Hardening and Consumer Protections That Actually Work
MicroAuthJS, pro server hardening, and consumer playbooks are shifting the defensive edge in 2026. This hands‑on guide maps integration, detection, and operational controls.
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Editorial Desk2026-01-17
fraud•
9 min read
The Evolution of Multi‑Vector Scams in 2026: Deepfakes, Registrar Attacks, and Dev‑Tool Supply Chains
In 2026 scammers combine audio deepfakes, domain transfer gaps, and developer‑local misconfigurations into streamlined multi‑vector attacks. This guide maps trends, attacker economics, and advanced defenses you can implement now.
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Fundraiser Page Field Ops2026-01-18
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