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FBI reports nearly 200,000 phishing attacks as tactics evolve

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Phishing remains the most prevalent cybercrime in the U.S., with the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report revealing more than 193,000 complaints last year alone. Cybersecurity experts at ZeroBounce warn that these attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, utilizing subtle tactics designed to bypass traditional detection methods and trick even experienced users. Vlad Cristescu, Head of Cybersecurity at ZeroBounce, highlighted five […]

Maryland ranked among top ten states for cyberattack risk, study

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study says Maryland is among the top ten states for cyberattack risk. Cyberattacks continue to rise across the United States, creating serious threats to both public and private organizations. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported a record number of complaints in recent years, with millions of incidents reported over the past five years and a […]

MDTA: Unpaid toll text message scam is resurfacing

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning motorists of a popular scam that has been resurfacing in recent weeks. Have you recently received a text message claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls? The MDTA says there are ongoing SMS phishing attacks designed to trick you into paying fake toll debt. The most recent attacks replicate the look and logo […]

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Baltimore County Police Department joins forces with FBI Cyber Task Force

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is joining forces with the FBI to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses against a rising tide of cyberthreats. Through the partnership, two Baltimore County Police corporals will become members of the FBI Cyber Task Force, a move that will make them part of 300 task forces across the country with over 140 distinct agencies. […]

FBI: Scammers targeting timeshare owners across the U.S.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation says timeshare owners across the country are being scammed out of millions of dollars by companies promising to sell or rent the unsuspecting victims’ timeshares. In 2022, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 600 complaints with losses of approximately $39.6 million from victims contacted by scammers regarding timeshares owned in Mexico. […]

Maryland State Police warn shoppers of online scams over holiday season

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police Cyber Task Force is warning consumers to continue to proceed with caution while shopping online to avoid potential scams this holiday season. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2021 report, non-payment or non-delivery scams cost people more than $337 million annually. Credit card fraud accounted for another $173 million in losses. Consumers can […]

Consumer Alert: cyberthieves are posing as major companies in phishing schemes

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Have you received an unexpected or unsolicited email, phone call, or text from a major company like Amazon, Google, or Apple? Before you click on the email or respond to a text or phone call, know that it’s probably a scam. These types of scams are on the rise, and scammers are trying harder than ever to trap victims, […]

Maryland State Police to raise awareness on Safer Internet Day, urges digital safety for all ages

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit is working to raise awareness as to how parents and children can do more to protect themselves from potential dangers on the Internet. The warnings come in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, which takes place on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Safer Internet Day is a global rally that aims to raise awareness […]

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