Monthly Cyber Threat Highlights

The Alert Was Fake: What We Can Learn When Emergency Systems Are Misused

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One notification. One sound. One message that appears to come from an official emergency system. Most of us never stop to question it. After all, emergency alerts exist to protect people. They warn us about severe weather, missing children, natural disasters, public safety threats, and other situations where every second matters. That trust is exactly […]

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The Scam That Pretended to Be Government Assistance

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Every day, millions of people receive messages from government agencies, schools, healthcare providers, and public services. Most of these communications are legitimate. They help us stay informed, complete important tasks, or access services we need. But cybercriminals understand something important: People are more likely to trust a message when it appears to come from an

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What Happens When Malware Doesn’t Want Money?

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When most people hear about cyberattacks, they think about hackers locking computers and demanding money. That type of attack exists. It is called ransomware. But not every cyberattack is designed to make money. Some attacks have a completely different objective: to destroy. Recently, cybersecurity researchers analyzed a destructive malware campaign known as GigaWiper. Instead of

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Monthly Cyber Threat Highlights – March 2026

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March is a month of increased digital activity for teens and young adults in the United States. Spring break planning, tax season discussions in families, gaming events, and increased online shopping all create opportunities for cybercriminals. Security analysts are already observing rising trends in identity fraud, AI-assisted scams, and social platform manipulation during early March

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Monthly Cyber Threat Highlights – February 2026

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Be a Cyber Hero | Youth & Young Adult Edition Adapted for teens and young adults in the United States Why February 2026 matters online February is a busy digital month for students and young adults in the United States. New school semesters are underway, college admissions and financial aid processes are active, gaming communities

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