The Learning Center
What Does Pump and Dump Mean? Pump and dump schemes are a deceptive form of investment fraud that have found new life in the digital age. But what is a pump-and-dump scam, exactly? At its core, a pump-and-dump scheme involves artificially inflating the price of a stock (often a penny stock) through false or misleading…
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Crypto rug pulls cause billions of dollars of losses for unsuspecting investors. Unfortunately, they’re a common occurrence in the cryptocurrency space. They involve attracting investors to a crypto project, then stealing their funds or leaving them with worthless assets. It can be tough to know when a new crypto project is worth investing in or…
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Have you ever deleted data from your search history or trashed files from your computer and wondered if traces of this information still exist somewhere? Unfortunately, traces of data often go unnoticed, and someone with the right tools can recover your deleted files. However, the good news is that you can take steps to permanently…
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When your cell phone rings and it’s an unfamiliar number, do you pick up the call? According to the Pew Research Center, 80% of Americans don’t answer the phone if the number is unknown to them. There are plenty of reasons for this, including the fact that Americans receive 33 million robocalls a day, not…
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Cybersecurity today is more crucial than ever. Attackers and malicious actors are constantly improving and increasing their attacks, and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence make a potentially dangerous combination. No one is immune. So it’s essential to be proactive to safeguard our data and improve our digital defenses. See AI: A Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity with…
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Fraud and scams are everywhere, and it’s essential to remain alert. Scammers and criminals are exploiting new technology to trick us and steal our money, but the faster we can do things with our money, the more opportunities there are for fraud. There are tools out there that can help us as consumers keep our…
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It turns out that CDK Global, a primary provider of services to the dealerships, suffered a cybercrime: a ransomware attack that knocked the company’s systems offline and rendered them useless…even unavailable.
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Can you guess the reason the majority of businesses fail? If you guessed “economic downturn” or “poor business decisions,” those are good guesses – but they’re wrong. The majority of businesses fail because of fraud. And many managers and owners don’t realize the problem until the checks start bouncing. If you don’t have systems to…
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Residential proxy services offer unique advantages for individuals and businesses needing to access the internet anonymously and securely. While proxy services generally enable users to mask their IP addresses, residential proxies stand out because they use IPs assigned to real residential locations, making them appear as legitimate, local traffic. This article explores the various value…
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Large and small businesses are targets for ransomware, but large companies with more to lose and more money to pay a ransom are prime targets. Are consumers safe from ransomware? Yes, but not from similar scams.
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Hacking isn’t just something that happens to phones, computers, or big business networks. A router is one of the devices required for an internet connection. If you have internet at home, you have a router, whether you bought one yourself or are renting it from your internet service provider. And if you have a router,…
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So much of our communication these days is digital. And with text-based mediums like texting, email, social media, and online chats, we miss out on a lot of cues, like tone and facial expression. This can make it a lot harder for us to identify deception and spot liars and fraudsters. Knowing what signs to…
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Several VPN reviewers give Proton VPN the highest marks available based on this combination of factors: A fantastic free version, advanced privacy tools, and their demonstrated commitment to privacy; their software is friendly and easy, and it’s clocked at a high speed.
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One of the primary reasons people use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is to hide or disguise their true IP address while they’re online. There are several reasons why people may want to hide their IP address, but the fact remains that this is the central job of a VPN. By using a VPN, a…
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People are finding a lot of uses for Apple’s AirTags, including tracking pets, luggage, and camping gear. With assistance from an Apple AirTag, Aunny Grace shockingly discovered that her lost luggage wound up in a homeless encampment with all its contents missing. Her Apple AirTag led the way. As tech devices in our lives become…
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Many businesses rely on software made by other companies to function. But as the CrowdStrike outage this summer showed, if something happens to those critical software programs, your business could be in huge trouble. And if that issue requires hands-on solutions, it can cause even more delays. It’s essential to make sure your business is…
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If you want to do something right, you need to have the right tools. That’s true for pretty much everything in life. After all, it’s pretty challenging to build a birdhouse with flour and a mixing spoon, or to bake a cake with a hammer and a screwdriver. Protecting yourself online also requires the right…
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If you’re reading this article, you use the internet at least a little bit. And if you use the internet, you use a web browser to do it. Whether you’re happy with the default Safari on your iPhone, you’re a die-hard Mozilla Firefox fan, or you’re still mourning the demise of Internet Explorer (or Netscape…
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As Artificial Intelligence technology continues to evolve, the multitude of ways in which it can help us appears endless. From building brand recognition to customer service support to image generation, when used correctly, AI can be an extremely helpful tool. Present and future legal regulations can help prevent AI from being used for nefarious reasons,…
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A lot of things about cybersecurity aren’t easy. From evaluating the value of your digital assets to setting up security that’s not too much or too little, there’s a lot to it. The most challenging part is that you have to get it right 100% of the time to keep criminals out, but the criminals…
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Today’s world moves at lightning speed compared to the previous generation. To stay ahead of the curve, you must be innovative and understand the intricacies of quantum computing and cybersecurity. With its unparalleled processing capabilities, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the digital world. However, it comes with a challenge. Let’s address how quantum…
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If you have ever been a student or a teacher, you know how big of a deal plagiarism can be. But school isn’t the only place where plagiarism matters. In creative, professional, and academic settings, plagiarism can have serious consequences for the perpetrator. Online plagiarism tools have become more and more common in these settings.…
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When ChatGPT exploded onto the scene in 2022, you could immediately see the ripples that went through just about every industry. Teachers had to figure out how to tell the difference between student work and AI-generated assignments. Companies across all industries started putting ChatGPT to work writing articles, blog posts, and handbooks. Attorneys asked various…
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October 3rd is World Romance Scam Prevention Day. Though the officially recognized day is new, the need is not. Romance scams and their losses have only been increasing over the past few years. In this article, we report on the romance scam statistics from the data we have right now – and some ways you…
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Pig butchering and other scams that result in financial loss are often dismissed as “just” a financial crime. But they’re so much more than that. The emotional impact of being scammed is huge. Scammers aren’t just manipulating people and taking their money. They’re draining their finances, stealing financial security, and leaving people feeling violated and…
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