Tag: security
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As you navigate your holiday shopping on Cyber Monday, be mindful that you might not be the only one eagerly awaiting your deliveries. Every year, opportunistic thieves go door to door hoping to snatch up packages before homeowners retrieve them. According to Tampa police, package theft more than doubled during the holiday season last year.…
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As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, officials are urging caution when using QR codes for menus, parking, or payments, warning they can be a gateway for scammers. QR codes have become commonplace since the pandemic, with a Statista.com study revealing that 72% of people scan a QR code at least once a month—a sharp increase from…
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Online shopping scams have surged by over 30% during the holiday season, making it essential for consumers to stay alert. With the rise of AI, scammers are now using more sophisticated methods to deceive shoppers, making it easier for them to get duped. The information below will help Tampa Bay consumers and visitors recognize and…
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Vanessa Cahuas, a Tampa-based court translator, real estate agent, and mother, has found herself in a battle to regain control of her digital life after hackers seized her bank accounts, social media profiles, and even her cellphone access. Cahuas, who is well-known in Tampa’s Hispanic community for her social media content spotlighting local businesses and…
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If you’ve ever used free Wi-Fi at an airport or coffee shop, cyber experts say it’s time to think twice. Hackers may be lurking, ready to steal your information through a tactic known as the “evil twin” scam. With free Wi-Fi now widely available in public places—from coffee shops to auto repair shops—hackers are exploiting…
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