Signal App burst into the digital world in 2014, touting its increased protection in privacy and encryption. The promise of securely sending and receiving encrypted messages, videos, voice calls and video calls was a major differentiator from other apps. 

But even Signal isn’t free from scams. From employment scams to extortion, there are cybercriminals on Signal App that think just because it’s encrypted, they can’t get caught. 

If you use this app, it’s important to be aware of the potential scams you can encounter and how to deal with them.  

Signal App has become the go-to messaging platform for discerning users who want to message [...]

A single click, a seemingly harmless download, or an email from a “trusted” source are everyday actions that could expose you to a data breach — an unseen threat that can shatter your life in seconds.

In 2017, Equifax, one of America’s largest credit bureaus, fell victim to a massive cyberattack. Hackers exploited a vulnerability, gaining unauthorized access to the personal data of 147 million Americans — that’s nearly half the US population.

They snatched social security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and even driver’s license numbers. The aftermath was devastating, leaving victims vulnerable to identity theft, phishing attacks, and [...]

On a day-to-day basis, you may receive several scam and spam correspondences. This can be from emails that bypass your spam folder and can get directly in front of you. 

Calls or texts from unknown numbers may take over your phone several times a day with an area code matching yours. You may even receive voicemails from a prerecorded message or a real person. 

In an increasingly digital world, scammers adapt their approach to exploit you or your company by constantly looking for weak points. Let’s dive into how you can get rid of scammers once and for all.

Humans have a long history of sketchy behavior dating back as far as [...]

It could start as an innocent offer to send some money in exchange for a simple photo. In reality, scammers are pretending to be wealthy individuals and scamming young, unsuspecting victims with a sugar daddy scam. 

These scammers lure people in with the promise of money or financial benefits, but they may attempt to steal personal information from them. According to the Better Business Bureau, online romance scams are on the rise after the pandemic and have resulted in nearly a billion dollars in losses over the last three years. 

With the median amount of money lost per scam totaling $2,500, we’re not talking about small sums of money. As these scams become more [...]