Another scam email. Beware. Mouse over the address....a telltale sign!

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Tax deadline threat: QuickBooks phishing scam exploits Google Ads Beware of deceptive Google Ads targeting QuickBooks and always confirm the website URL before logging in, as fake sites can bypass even 2FA.

The pressure of the looming tax filing deadline (April 15th in the US) can make anyone rush online tasks, and scammers use this to up their game.
Researcher Jérôme Segura dives into a Google Ads phishing scam targeting QuickBooks users.

The Baer Technology Inc team was honored to attend the Washington Educational & Cultural Attache Association program held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on Friday, March 21, 2025. The program's theme was "International Students: What to Expect in 2025?"

Delete. Do not click! Be on the lookout for fake emails from Docusign! #ScamAlert

Good security habits start with small, smart changes.
☑️ Use a Password Manager
☑️ Go Long & Unique – At least 12 characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
☑️ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Book your password consulting session today!
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#CustomerSatisfaction

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🚫 No more endless scrolling.
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New York's cyber chief on keeping cities and states safe from cyberattacks Colin Ahern sat down with Recorded Future News earlier this year to discuss New York’s efforts to protect local governments from ransomware and more.

New York's cyber chief on keeping cities and states safe from cyberattacks, therecord.media/new-york-cyb...

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When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger Many successful phishing attacks result in a financial loss or malware infection. But falling for some phishing scams, like those currently targeting Russians searching online for organizations that a...

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger, krebsonsecurity.com/2025/03/when...

Fake Cash Ads = Real Insurance Scams 🚨
Americans clicked on ads promising free cash, only to be unknowingly enrolled in health insurance plans—losing existing coverage and facing higher costs.
# HealthCareFraud #ScamAlert #ConsumerProtection #InsuranceFraud www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Post by @kaybeearts · 25 images To Catch a Scammer So, I just recently discovered that I had been speaking to a scammer who posed as a commission customer. Hopefully, by looking through…

Just found out that a commission "customer" was actually a scammer. I wrote about the experience on Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/kaybeearts/7...

My goal was to help others learn from my mistakes.

#scammers #scamalert #artscam #commissionscam #scam #artcommissions

Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.

Interesting, also because CBC Marketplace previously did an investigation about fake locksmiths up here...

'An initial alert came from a Texas business that flagged an unlicensed locksmith impersonating them on Google Maps. That was just the tip of the iceberg.'
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...

How to Recognize And Report Your Competitors’ GBP Review Fraud Learn how to identify fraudulent reviews on your competitors' Google Business Profiles (GBP) and take the necessary steps to report them.

Learn to spot and report 6 signs of local business review spam, including signs that a fake review has been generated by AI. My column today at @gatherup.bsky.social will walk you through recognizing red flags and reporting review fraud to Google: gatherup.com/blog/recogni...

Amazon disables option to store Echo voice recordings on your device Amazon informed Echo users in the US that the "Do not send voice recordings" feature will stop working on March 28, 2025.

Amazon disables the option to store Echo voice recordings on your device, instead sending them to the cloud for processing.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...

The "free money" trap: How scammers exploit financial anxiety With financial stress at an all-time high, people are desperately seeking relief. Sadly, scammers know this all too well.

With financial anxiety at an all-time-high, scammers are preying on vulnerable people.

Learn how what to watch for and how to protect yourself with these tips.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/scams/2...

Our Founder & CEO, Susan Baer, was just in Manhattan at a Zoho Users Group meeting. She learned a lot from the other attendees and collaborated on our Customer Releations Management (CRM) capabilities and features to make Baer Technology Inc more streamlined and efficient.

Your guide to identifying red flags in an E-Z Pass scam email:
🟥 Originating number from another country?
🟥 Urgency: 12 Hours to make a payment?
🟥 Scary warning?
🟥 Unusual payment link?
🟥 Strange instructions for replying Yes?
Be wary if you see any of the above! #StaySafeOnline #Scam

X users report login troubles as Dark Storm claims cyberattack Thousands of users on X reported trouble logging into and posting on the platform as a hacker group called Dark Storm claimed a DDoS attack.

X is (not) gonna give it to ya.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...

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"SIM swap fraud is one of the most devastating forms of financial fraud."
▪️ Secure your mobile acct
▪️ Use multi-factor authentication
▪️ Clean up social media profiles & eliminate personal info
▪️ Notify provider if you receive a message about your service being switched
www.fraud.com/post/sim-swa...

UPDATE from Humberto Neyra, VP: Many of our clients who have their emails under Outlook/Exchange now report that their emails are working again! Interim Solution for your iPhone: Download the Outlook App, & add the account as Exchange or Outlook. This will work until service is restored.

PayPal's "no-code checkout" abused by scammers Malicious Google ads are redirecting PayPal users looking for assistance to fraudulent pay links embedding scammers' phone numbers.

‼️ A new scam targeting Paypal users takes advantage of Paypal's no-code checkout to trick users into falling victim to a tech support scam.

Learn how to stay safe with our latest research.

⚠️ CLIENT ALERT: On Sat March 1, Microsoft began experiencing service outages for Exchange and Outlook email addresses. Our recommendation: Do not enter your password, as it may say "Wrong Password" or take you to another error page. Resetting the password will not work. Just sit tight!

You want to download Google Chrome, so after a Google search you click on the ad at the top of the page that appears to be from Google. But instead of a new browser, you end up with a nasty piece of malware.

Here's how SecTopRat is being delivered via malicious ads.

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How to get rid of the new Apple Mail redesign There are three inevitabilities in life: death, taxes, and tech platforms making design changes that are universally disliked. The latest victim to this phenomenon is the Apple Mail app, which got a major redesign in iOS 18. This update is also rolling…

How to get rid of the new Apple Mail redesign

Wonderful news! The Baer Technology team is expanding! Please help us welcome Lisa Richards ECM CSM PMC as our new IT and Efficiency Consultant! So delighted to have you on board!

#ITSupport #TechSupport #OnlineSafety

My client Susan Rosenblum generously hosts a table each year and invites us all to be a part of "An Affair of the Heart." Connecting in community is undeniably good for the heart! ❤️
Thank you Susan Rosenblum, americanheart.bsky.social and all the sponsors who bring this day together!

Forget phishing, now "mishing" is the new security threat to worry about Mobile-first phishing is emerging as a major threat

Forget phishing, now "mishing" is the new security threat to worry about, www.techradar.com/pro/security...