Our researchers first detected a surge in fake e-shop scams preying on bargain-hunting consumers during Black Friday and Christmas shopping sprees. However, just because the holiday season ended, doesn’t mean that shoppers are off the hook.

The odds aren’t always in your favor.

The internet is a great place — until someone tries to steal your login credentials, credit card details, or even your entire identity. Enter phishing: the cybercriminal’s favorite way to trick you into handing over personal information. If you think you’d never fall for a scam, think again. Phishing attacks are getting so convincing that even tech-savvy people get caught.

Scammers are in on the sextortion trend. Our expert analysis on this trend found that the likelihood of being targeted by sextortion scammers in the first few months of 2025 increased by a whopping 137% in the U.S., while the risk jumped to 49% in the U.K. and 34% in Australia.

A cluttered digital space slows you down, adds stress, and can even make you more vulnerable to cyber threats. Who needs that? Nobody. So, let’s fix it. Here’s how:

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Leaving an abusive relationship is scary, hard — and complicated. Many survivors find that their lives are so intertwined with the lives of their abusers that it can feel impossible to leave. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, it takes an average of seven times leaving an abuser before a survivor gets away for good.

Social media connects us, entertains us, and even helps us shop — but it’s also a prime target for scammers. Fraudsters use fake stores on Facebook, malicious ads on YouTube, and phishing scams on Reddit to steal money and personal information.

Imagine starting the New Year with hopes of a fresh start, only to realize that someone might be tracking your every move without your consent. Disconcerting, to say the least.

The Super Bowl isn’t just the pinnacle of football—it’s also prime time for scammers. As fans gear up for the biggest game of the year, cybercriminals are strategizing too, looking for ways to exploit your excitement and swipe your cash.