Internet Crime

Articles explaining various forms of cybercrime and online security threats. We cover hacking, viruses, phishing, privacy concerns and methods criminals use to exploit internet users.

All About Phishing and Spam Email

Phishing emails trick you into revealing passwords and account details, while spam is just unwanted marketing cluttering your inbox.

Child Safety and the Internet

Understand the online dangers children face, from predators in chat rooms to grooming tactics that exploit anonymity on the internet.

Fake Spyware: Antivirus360

Antivirus360 is fake spyware that uses fake warning messages to trick you into downloading malware onto your computer.

Privacy: Who Is Spying on You?

Your online privacy is at risk from multiple sources, but laws like GDPR and secure websites offer real protection against the worst threats.

Sockpuppets: False Online Identity

People create fake online identities called sockpuppets to appear trustworthy in chat rooms and deceive others.

The Danger of Hackers

Kevin Mitnick went from being a jailed hacker to preventing cyberattacks, here's what hackers can actually do to your systems.

What Is a Virus Writer?

Virus writers are programmers who deliberately create malicious code to steal money and personal information through phishing scams and identity theft.