The Wrap – Scams, spam, and what to do if you’re conned
This week on The Wrap, we’ll talk all about scams, speaking to experts from Sophos and Trend Micro to get a gauge on how they work and how to avoid getting scammed. All in five minutes.
Tag: Sophos
Is an iPhone at risk of scams and malware?
We regularly hear of threats to Android devices, of scams and malware and so on, but can the same problems hit iPhone users, too?
Home delivery scams hit hard in lockdown
We’re all home and waiting for lockdown to end, and that’s giving scammers an in, as home delivery scams come to SMS and email.
Gamers the new target of scammers worldwide
It’s not just you or the parentals being targeted by cybercriminals, as scammers focus on an industry worth billions: gamers.
Sophos finds fake crypto apps to be weary of on mobile
Cryptocurrency is an interesting area, but it’s one scammers are looking at increasingly, with security company Sophos finding criminals are dabbling in already. And it may even be on your device now.
The Wrap – Great earphones & Black Friday scams
Black Friday is in full swing, but how can you tell when you’re looking at a Black Friday scam? Plus what’s new in the audio world, complete with reviews from Bose and Beats. All in five.
Black Friday scams lure dodgy deals, how do you know?
Scammers are out and about ahead of Black Friday, concocting all sorts of fraud to get your money. How are you to know if a deal is real?
What is fleeceware and how can it affect you?
There’s a new form of app in town, and it poses a big risk to your wallet. Will you be conned by “fleeceware”?
Scams kick up steam amidst coronavirus crisis
If you thought scammers would have a heart and stop their game throughout the activities, think again.
The Wrap – S20 & Keeping Your Phone Clean
The coronavirus is making an impact on the world, and on phones and money, too. Learn how, as well as new audio gear, foldable phones, and Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ reviewed. All in five.
