
Security Tip of the Week – When PDFs Become Phish-Delivering Files
Cybercriminals are using fake PDFs in phishing scams, posing as companies like Microsoft or PayPal.
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Cybercriminals are using fake PDFs in phishing scams, posing as companies like Microsoft or PayPal.
Watch out for a new WhatsApp scam involving suspicious phone calls and robotic voices that try to hijack your account.
Beware of fake text messages from the DMV demanding payment for traffic fines
Cybercriminals are targeting travelers with fake Google Ads in a scam known as malvertising.
When signing in to a website such as Facebook or Amazon, have you ever seen the beginning of the URL change from “HTTP” to “HTTPS”? How about a small lock icon at the top of your browser? The “S” in “HTTPS” stands for “secure” and indicates that your web browser is accessing the website through a secure connection that no one else can access. The lock icon also indicates that the website is secured with a digital certificate.
More than half of the world’s population uses at least one social media platform. Users can post to Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat for followers to see. When a friend, family member, or influencer posts to social media, do you ever question whether they actually created the post?
Cybercriminals Use AI to Pose as U.S. Officials in New Text and Voice Scam
A new scam is circulating via text message, claiming you owe an unpaid invoice, fee, or toll.
Beware of fake Social Security Administration (SSA) Emails. A new phishing scam is targeting personal and financial data.
Cybercriminals have come up with a new way to scam you by using device codes, which are numeric codes that allow you to log into the same account using multiple devices.
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