By Alec Cudworth Have you ever received a call from a withheld number in the middle of the night, only to answer and hear silence, a robotic voice, or a suspicious request?  If so, you might have been the target of a potential scam. Fraudulent calls late at night into early morning hours, I suspect […]

By Alec Cudworth In today’s digital world, text message scams—also known as smishing (SMS phishing)—are becoming increasingly common. Cybercriminals impersonate trusted companies to trick individuals into revealing personal information, clicking malicious links, or making fraudulent payments. A perfect example of this is the message I received, which appears to be from EVRI (a well-known parcel […]

In today’s challenging economic climate, the vehicle rental and leasing industry faces heightened risks of fraud and theft. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has emphasized the importance of data sharing in prior blogs, among its members to combat these threats effectively.  The UK vehicle rental market was projected to net £5.87 billion. […]

Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, cryptocurrency (crypto) has dominated talks in finance, economics, and computer science.  With an all-time high of one Bitcoin equaling $109,026.02 on January 25th, 2025 and an overtime growth of over 100,000%, it’s no wonder that people are flocking to crypto investments.   However, with great rewards comes great risks, and crypto […]

It’s never been easier to shop from your phone or your computer.  From digital credit cards so you don’t have to waste time looking for your wallet to autofilled card information when checking out online, your personal payment methods are always handy.   While authorized push payment (APP) systems are convenient, they can be dangerous, too.  […]