Fake FedEx Package Notification Scam

  As if scam calls and spam filled inboxes aren’t enough, now we have to be on the lookout for texts…   Welcome back to the blog! This Monday, CPG is taking a look at a recent scam circulating in the US.  To begin, the latest scam involves fake FedEx confirmation texts to unsuspecting patrons. Further, random people are receiving a text to confirm a Fedex package, whether they actually ordered something or not.    Phishing and Scamming  Reports of this scam are currently popping up all over the country, but the plot is the same. Citizens receive a text that states the following.   We found a package from… Read More

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Zoom Security Issues

  What once seemed like a great vessel for video conferencing, is now a huge security threat to online schooling, virtual business meetings and everyday conversations alike.      COVID-19 Communication Issues Ever since the breakout and now world wide infection of COVID-19, universities, businesses and cities are all shutting down. In hopes to contain the spread of the virus, governments across the world are implementing stay home and no travel orders.  This situation has led to issues with communications in regards to meetings, teaching students and all around in person communication. So, in an effort to continue face to face conversation, many businesses and schools turned to online video… Read More

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Cyber Attack of the Week 07 – Scammers Target Loyal Costco Customers

  It appears that scammers are at it again. And this time, they have decided to wrap our poor, sweet, Costco into the mix…      Dealin’ and Scammin’ at Costco Welcome back everyone for a new article in CPG’s cyber attack of the week series. Today, we are taking a look at a scam that targets Costco customers.  To begin, Costco is a type of wholesale operation where members of the store have the opportunity to buy items in bulk, at a lower cost (most of the time). Costco is similar to Sam’s Club, as well as other wholesale retailers.  Now, many people sign up for a Costco membership… Read More

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Beware of Online Scams During COVID-19

  Not only during this time do you have to mind the health of yourself and family, but also they “health” of your devices and accounts.      Will we ever catch a break? Currently, world governments, corporations and people around the world remain focused on finding a way to make it through the spread of COVID-19. Between the lack of information surrounding the virus, and the lack of materials for healthcare workers, things are a bit of a mess right now.  Now, not only is the public worried about those previously stated concerns, we also have to be on the lookout for scams using COVID-19 as the ruse.  In… Read More

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New Apple Email Scam – “Fraudulent” Purchase Notice

    Me: *Minding my own business, getting my work done* No one: Absolutely no one: Scammer: “Your Apple ID has been used to purchase …”  Me: WHAT?!     Thank you for your Purchase Ah, yes. Once again, we have an Apple scam on our hands. This finding is courtesy of one of my co-workers who happened to receive the email scam. The “email from Apple” is in regard to a recent purchase made using her Apple ID on a device that is not recognized on the account.  Luckily, working at a cyber security firm, I was excited to take a look at the new ploy. The email she… Read More

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Online Shopping Security Tips

  Ah yes, as Thanksgiving approaches, so does the thought of a delicious meal shared with friends and family. Is there anything more mouth watering than a Thanksgiving feast? Yes. Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!      Did someone say SALE? Every year, the excitement builds for those post turkey day deals online. I’m talking about the biggest shopping days of the year – Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  Last year, over 58 million shoppers took to the world wide web to hunt down deals across various online retailers. This statistic is also just the online shoppers! Over 116 million shoppers stood in line for hours in brick and… Read More

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Fake Apple Support Phishing Scam

  When you are having issues with an Apple product, getting through customer service is always a nightmare. Half of the time, you speak with an automated help line and not a real person, frustrating you further. But now, Apple is reaching out to its customers? Something doesn’t see right here…    An Apple a day doesn’t keep the scammers away. If you happen to be one of the 588 million Apple product users in the world, it’s a good thing you found this article. As of recent, Apple customers (and even other cellphone users) are the target of a new phishing scheme. Further, attackers are posing as Apple Support… Read More

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