You might not think of a CAPTCHA check as a cybercrime lure, but if you fall prey to one, you may become infected with malware. Learn how to spot them with our guide.

Los Angeles County has sued Roblox, claiming the platform's moderation and age-verification systems are inadequate.

Court records make clear the charges do not allege he abducted her or that his messages were tied to the Feb. 2 ransom demand received by Tucson television station KOLD-TV. The charges come as ...

A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is warning residents of a scam pertaining to power outages. The company said it would never send text messages or emails about outage schedules or ...

HOUSTON — As winter weather moves into Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is warning residents to be cautious of false information and people impersonating ERCOT during the storm. The ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The state's power grid operator, ERCOT, is reminding Texans it does not text people directly to share information about power grid conditions. Some Texans have been getting text ...

The big picture: Law enforcement agencies confirm that phishing is currently the most prevalent form of cybercrime, and attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Hackers are targeting ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scam texts claim NC DMV will penalize people for unpaid traffic tickets. DMV and Attorney General state texts are fraudulent and urge ...

The Illinois Secretary of State is warning drivers across the state about text message scams claiming to originate from the "Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles." This isn't the first time ...

Jones County deputies warn of fake Verizon outage compensation messages Scam texts and emails may steal personal data or spread malware Verizon says its $20 credit is only available through the My ...

Trae Young has heard the noise surrounding him and his unceremonious exit from the Atlanta Hawks. Young spoke to reporters on Friday for the first time since the stunning trade that sent him to the ...