Google is currently integrating its artificial intelligence, Gemini, into many of its products, including Search, Android, and Chrome. Users are frequently prompted to try out different aspects of Gemini. However, it may be wise to exercise caution before allowing Google’s large language model to summarize your Gmail messages. There are Continue Reading
Scam
Beware of These 4 Sneaky Scams During Amazon Prime Day
As Amazon Prime Day approaches, shoppers become prime targets for scammers looking to exploit their quest for bargains. Even if you choose not to shop on Amazon, many competing retailers join the fray during this shopping event, keeping you vulnerable to deceitful tactics. The chaotic atmosphere associated with these sales Continue Reading
FBI Warns of Rising Health Insurance Scams: Stay Vigilant
As I navigate the inevitable decline of my aging body, I find myself increasingly vulnerable to opportunistic scammers, particularly those seeking to exploit health insurance concerns. It seems fitting, given that existence can often feel like suffering, and living in the digital age amplifies that suffering. Just as scammers impersonate Continue Reading
Beware: 3 Travel Scams Online That Could Spoil Your Summer Fun
Warmer weather often inspires travel, but it also attracts scammers. These fraudsters take advantage of eager travelers by flooding the internet with fake booking sites, misleading emails, and false deal links. To protect yourself from losing money, it is essential to be vigilant when making reservations or purchasing travel gear. Continue Reading
Protect Yourself: How to Outsmart Scammers Using AI Impersonation Tactics
AI technology is advancing rapidly, enabling the creation of convincing impersonations through audio and video deepfakes that mimic individuals closely. While deepfakes can sometimes be harmless—used in jokes or memes involving celebrities or public figures—their more sinister application is in scams, where they are utilized to defraud unsuspecting victims. Many Continue Reading
DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-Focused Browser Expands Features to Combat Scams
Exciting news! The DuckDuckGo browser has enhanced its security features by expanding its protection against various online threats. In addition to blocking phishing sites and malware, it now effectively identifies fake online stores, fraudulent cryptocurrency exchanges, and deceptive “scareware” sites that falsely claim your computer is infected or compromised by Continue Reading