TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer
Moreover, being cautious about what we share on social media and understanding the privacy settings of various platforms can prevent unwitting disclosure of personal details. Educating ourselves about phishing scams, identity theft, and other cyber threats equips us to recognize and mitigate potential r...
However, these updates often come with important security upgrades that can protect your smartphone, and ultimately you, from scams and malicious cyber threats. The longer you don’t update, the longer your apps are exposed to the risk of malware. So, switch on auto-update or keep an eye ...
These types of information-gathering scams can also work via email. Your best bet for keeping your identity safe in the future is to refuse to respond to any online requests for personal information that claim to come from the IRS, since the IRS doesn't operate that way...
As the Cisco Security and Trust team discovered, getting people to take time from their busy schedules to learn about seemingly dry topics such as phishing, and the data lifecycle is not an easy task. To solve the problem, they developed Keep Cisco Safe, an innovative internal risk mitigation...
AI is also transforming both the threat landscape and defense mechanisms. While criminals use AI to automate attacks and enhance phishing scams, cybersecurity teams are using AI to improve threat detection and streamline response efforts. AI tools can process vast amounts of data and identify patter...
How to spot scams and keep your giffgaff account safe with tips on security, recognising fraud, and protecting your personal details.
Rule 8: Avoid scams Rule 1: Never give out your login details This seems obvious to most people, but the leading cause of unauthorized access is when an attacker gets someone's username and password. Intruders usually pretend to be game managers, victim's relatives or friends. They also off...
We care about you – and want to help you keep your personal information safe. The more crooks know about you, the easier they can crack into your accounts, take out credit cards in your name, or cause other problems. These tips will help protect you from internet scams and keep your ...
Some recommended best practices to help keep your data safe include: Train employeeson data security protocols, including how to recognize these scams, how to protect sensitive data, and how to report threats. Password security is paramount— not just creating a secure password, but not sharing ...