A disturbing new email scam is targeting people with frightening tactics—using personal data and even Google Maps images of their homes to demand money or Bitcoin. This chilling twist adds an unnerving level of detail to phishing scams. Valimail's Al Iverson talks about how to protect against these tactics and ways to double check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC in this HuffPost article. You can never be too careful, check out the story! https://lnkd.in/eARUfESD
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Did you know that a Caller ID can be spoofed? With the use of advanced technology, not only will hackers pretend they are calling from a trusted place such as your bank, but the phone number will even show as the exact same phone number as that trusted entity. If you suspect it may be a fraudster, hang up, look up the local number and call back to verify legitimacy. Learn more about Phishing Scams: https://lnkd.in/g-asB6HP
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?? Watch out for these hot social media scams! ?? ??Investment/Crypto Scams Promising huge returns on fake opportunities. Never invest based on random offers! ??Romance Scams Scammers create fake profiles to start online relationships and eventually ask for money. Verify identities! ??Account Takeovers Hackers gain access to your accounts through phishing. Enable 2-factor authentication! ??Phishing DMs Scammers impersonate legit sources with urgent messages to click bad links. Don't fall for it! ??Quizzes/Personality Tests Harmless quizzes used to harvest data or spread malware. Avoid oversharing personal info. Stay vigilant and don't get scammed! ?? Verify sources, enable extra security, and never send money to strangers online. Retweet to spread awareness! ?? #SocialMediaScams #OnlineSafety #Phishing #CyberSecurity #ScamAlert #StaySafe
Here are some of the hottest internet social media scams and how to prevent them:
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?? Financial services are in the crosshairs, with 20% of all FinServ ransomware attacks targeting banking institutions specifically. ???? From phishing scams to brute-force attacks, cybercriminals are ramping up their game to infiltrate banks’ digital vaults. Dive into the latest Trustwave SpiderLabs research to uncover the tactics behind these attacks and the steps needed to fortify defenses: https://hubs.ly/Q02PjsFY0
Trustwave SpiderLabs Research: 20% of Ransomware Attacks in Financial Services Target Banking Institutions
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In re crypto scams: In a nutshell, according to ScamSniffer's February 2024 crypto scam report: "Most victims were lured to phishing websites through phishing comments from impersonated Twitter accounts." 57,000 victims; $47 million in losses https://lnkd.in/eiS4WutF #scamawareness #scamprevention #fraudawareness #fraudprevention #cybersecurityawareness
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?? ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????????? ??????????! ?? Criminals are using a deceptive tactic that involves sending PDF documents claiming to have your personal and private information, including compromising photos supposedly captured via your device camera. The PDFs threaten to release these images to your contacts unless you pay a ransom in Bitcoin. ????????’?? ?????? ?????? ???????? ??????????: 1?? Attackers gather your name, email, address, and even a street view image from publicly available sources and data breaches. 2?? They draft a convincing letter, email or text message, often using your personal data to make it seem more authentic. 3?? The message creates urgency and fear, hoping to trick you into paying the ransom before verifying its legitimacy. ?? ?????????????????? ????????: - Don’t open attachments! If you must, use preview mode to reduce the risk of malware. - Report the message to your IT or security team immediately. - These attacks are not real, but they can cause serious financial damage to those who fall for them. Stay informed, stay alert, and #StaySafe with SmishAlert! ???? #SocialEngineering #Cybersecurity #SmishAlert #Phishing #Ransomware #DataBreach #StaySafeOnline
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???? Scam alert ???? We’ve been made aware of a phishing email circulating that’s falsely claiming your account will be terminated unless you disable your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Do not engage! Your 2FA is a vital layer of security – we will never ask you to disable it. If you’ve received this email, please delete it from your inbox. Stay safe online! ???? #SecurityFirst #StaySafe #CryptoSafety #PhishingScam #BTCMarkets
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“????, ??????. ?? ?????????? ???? ??????????…” From deepfakes to phishing, consumers must be alert to a growing range of scams associated with digital payments. Swipe through some of the most common scams below, and find out how fraud is impacting consumer purchase behavior in our new report: https://lnkd.in/gZzmrSnY #digitalpayments #phishing #deepfakes #scams #cybersecurityawarenessmonth
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Chubb dives deep into the importance of digital payments in today's fast-paced environment. However, ensuring the security and trustworthiness of these systems is crucial.
“????, ??????. ?? ?????????? ???? ??????????…” From deepfakes to phishing, consumers must be alert to a growing range of scams associated with digital payments. Swipe through some of the most common scams below, and find out how fraud is impacting consumer purchase behavior in our new report: https://lnkd.in/gZzmrSnY #digitalpayments #phishing #deepfakes #scams #cybersecurityawarenessmonth
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?? Can you be hacked via a text message? Yes! Hackers are using phishing texts to target your phone, mimicking messages from banks or even the IRS. These scams aim to steal your info or money. Stay vigilant: don't click suspicious links, use text filtering apps, and enable two-factor authentication.?????? #TextPhishing #StaySecure #PhoneSafety
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1 个月Absolutely terrifying!!! Phishing scams are out of control.