Security Tip of the Week – Using Synonyms to Scam, Con, and Dupe You
Cybercriminals can bypass your email filter and get their phishing email into your inbox using one simple tool: synonyms.
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Cybercriminals can bypass your email filter and get their phishing email into your inbox using one simple tool: synonyms.
Pair a claim that you owe money with a QuickBooks-themed phishing email and malicious malware, and you get a dangerous cybersecurity threat.
Cybercriminals have a clever new scam that takes advantage of a user’s typical behavior when he or she receives a “wrong password” error.
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Cybercriminals have a new favorite phishing lure: PDF files. They can use these files to trick victims into clicking on malicious links.
Cybercriminals are using advanced tactics to disguise dangerous malware as harmless text files by reversing part of the file name.
Classic phishing methods are still a favorite for bad guys. Let’s look at a recent phishing attack to see if you can spot the red flags…
While influencers usually attract sponsorships from legitimate brands, these accounts can also be used as a tool for cybercriminals.
Google recently removed a number of dangerous mobile apps which tricked victims into allowing downloads from untrusted sources.
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