Thieves are always on the lookout for new ways to rip you off. They often send phishing emails trying to trick you into clicking malicious links that install malware onto your device or steal account credentials.
More brazen criminals will even have the courage to call you on the phone. They will spin an elaborate scheme hoping to scam you out of your money. If you fall for a scam, some steps must be taken immediately. Tap or click here for details.
In this report, we’re going to cover a couple of issues that you need to know about. First, an education technology company left its database unprotected for anyone to see its data. Next, scammers are piggybacking on student loan forgiveness to try and rip you off. Keep reading for everything you need to know.
“Careless” approach to cybersecurity
Studying for your dream career is challenging, and most students need all the help they can get. Education technology company Chugg is one such entity, providing homework assistance through an app.
When you sign up, you must answer several questions, and the data is stored on Chugg’s servers. In theory, the data should be secure, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accuses Chugg of careless behavior.
According to a legal complaint, the company issued root login credentials to multiple employees and some…
