The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report reveals that ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, financial services, communications and other critical infrastructure in the US are on the rise. Experts warn that phishing and social engineering remain key drivers behind these attacks, highlighting an urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

Paying and filing taxes is already annoying without the threat of refund fraud or identity theft. But phishing schemes, especially during tax season, have become so widespread that you’ve probably already received spoofed emails or calls during the last few years.

During the previous quarter, fake Chrome notifications urging users to dial a tech support number have grown dramatically. Research reveals that this tech support scam could possibly use an Application Programming Interface (API) to freeze the browser, convincing the user to get in touch with the support line and share their credit card details.