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Don’t let hackers score: How to keep your inbox safe this Super Bowl season

You’re already mentally clocking off for the day when one last email pops up. It’s about a contest to win Super Bowl tickets for the whole family. As a big football fan, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity, so you click on the attachment without thinking twice.
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How-to Security Phishing
15 people found this article helpful.

How cybercriminals use artificial intelligence in phishing attacks

Artificial intelligence is taking phishing attacks to a whole new level. Cybercriminals are using AI to create messages that are tailored to their victims, which could include you! We'll show you how this works and how you can protect yourself.
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AI Phishing
65 people found this article helpful.

Trojan horse computer virus: What it is and how to stay safe

A Trojan horse isn’t just a story from Greek mythology – it’s a major threat to your digital life. A Trojan horse computer virus can hide inside what looks like a harmless file or program. But once it’s in? It can damage your device or steal your data without you noticing.
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Cybersecurity Internet Phishing
37 people found this article helpful.

What is a brushing scam? How to identify and report brushing

Who doesn’t love getting a package!? But wait – even though it’s addressed to you, you don’t remember ordering anything. And when you open the package, there’s just a single pair of socks and no message. What’s going on?
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Phishing Security Trends
81 people found this article helpful.

How hackers steal passwords - and ways you can protect yours

From sophisticated programs to simple guesswork, there are many ways hackers steal passwords. No matter how your password lands in the hands of a cybercriminal, a hacked email account can be a real headache with often unforeseen consequences. Discover how to protect yourself from the most common methods of password theft.
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Security Password Phishing
415 people found this article helpful.

Email spoofing: Definition and how spoofing works

A friend tells you they’ve received a strange email from your address, but there’s no sign of suspicious emails in your sent mail folder. Your caller ID shows a number you recognize, but there’s a strange voice on the other end of the line. Both of these are examples of spoofing, or communications under a faked name.
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Security Phishing Email
100 people found this article helpful.

What is an ecard? How to (safely) send last-minute holiday greetings

Are ecards still a thing? They may seem like a relic belonging to the early days of the internet, but in 2021 the New York Times reported a pandemic-related resurgence in ecards. Ecards are not just sent as email attachments anymore – there are also versions to send by text message or on social media platforms.
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Phishing Inbox Holiday
328 people found this article helpful.

Don’t get hooked: Avoid phishing with these 2024 blog posts

Phishing scams grow more sophisticated every year, using deceptive tricks to steal your personal information and compromise your security. And taking the bait can have serious consequences: identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.
Fishhook on computer keyboard with key reading “phishing”

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Blog Phishing Cybersecurity
17 people found this article helpful.

Malware types: Do you know the true meaning of malware?

Feeling cybersecure? Ever stared at the computer screen hoping a malware attack was just some horrible practical joke? If you are like the rest of us and have experienced this moment, then don’t worry we’ve got your back.
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Security Spam Phishing
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Black Friday turns into spam week: 10% spike in phishing emails

As online shoppers gear up for Black Friday bargains, email provider mail.com highlights an often-overlooked downside of the season: a 10% rise in spam and phishing emails. The sharp increase during Black Friday week reflects how scammers exploit the seasonal shopping rush.

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Press release Phishing Spam
31 people found this article helpful.
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