With the 2020 presidential election coming up in November, it’s important to be politically aware in order to be an informed voter. Although being politically conscious and knowledgeable about the candidates political stances is a vital part of the election season, in the current era of increased online scams, being cyber-aware of potential election scams […]
Election Season Cybersecurity
Guest blog by Megan Stifel, Executive Director, Americas, Global Cyber Alliance. Malicious actors have targeted elections over the years, and 2020 is no different. Whether it be through robocalls, voter registration scams, fraudulent campaign solicitations, or misinformation, actors have a range of targets to threaten the integrity of elections. Despite the breadth of targets, there […]
Political Donation Scams
It’s election year, which means the news is moving fast! You may feel like you’re being constantly inundated with political emails and phone calls. This information-overload creates a perfect distraction for cybercriminals to set new scams into motion. Remember, always take time to recognize red flags before clicking an unsolicited link, or giving out any […]
Cybercrime Support Network Receives $350,000 Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Cybercrime Support Network (CSN), the national voice of cybercrime victims, today announced a $350,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the organization of craigslist founder Craig Newmark. According to a recent study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), military personnel are finding themselves at a much higher risk of being the victims of cybercrimes and identity […]
Women Leaders for the World Raising An Army of Change Makers Across the Continent
As a young woman, our CEO and founder, Kristin Judge, was drawn to helping others. She studied education and counseling and taught 6th grade before becoming a mother. As a full-time mother, her professional path was modified, but her community volunteering eventually led to her second career of public service. Kristin was elected to serve […]
How to Shop Safely Online this Summer
A version of this blog was first published by NordVPN. The summer months are filled with sales and shopping; furniture, cars, back-to-school clothes, school supplies etc. Maybe you purchased some second-hand textbooks for your child’s upcoming semester and they never showed up, what now? Visit Fightcybercrime.org for scam recovery resources. If you are the target […]