A threat actor has been operating a platform called Robin Banks since March or April, selling the ability to convincingly imitate login pages for large banks and tech companies. Security researchers ...

Phishing is a serious problem and Google is trying to do something about it. Phishing attacks that deliver malware by enticing recipients to click links or open attachments are the primary attack ...

The IRS warns of a "phishing epidemic." Now a new report shows that the most popular tax software providers expose consumers to such risks. Here's how to protect yourself. You receive an email from ...

Phishing attempts are within reach of less tech-savvy attackers, thanks to the rise of phishing kits. Learn where these kits are found, how they work, and how to combat them. Image: iStock/jauhari1 ...

Much of PayPal Inc.'s success has been attributed to its rigorous behind-the-scenes war against fraud. Now the online payments company is taking its battle to the computer desktop, where customers can ...

What makes phishing so effective is the psychological pressure scammers build into every message. They create urgency — your ...

A new company in the anti-phishing space is offering a free program that acts much like a firewall for Web sites to protect computer users from online fraud attacks. FraudEliminator, a security ...

Modern phishing kits sold on cybercrime forums as off-the-shelve packages feature multiple, sophisticated detection avoidance and traffic filtering systems to ensure that internet security solutions ...

Phishing and software-based investment scams are among the targets of warnings sent out today by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to mark National Consumers' Day. "The best scam ...

Software developers are the people most targeted by hackers conducting cyberattacks against the technology industry, with the hackers taking advantage of the public profiles of individuals working in ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...

Cybercriminals are getting creative to stay undetected by anti-phishing programs. A new Microsoft Office phishing campaign was discovered by WMC Global Analysis researchers that a legitimate login ...