Generally speaking, the scammer doesn’t have video of you and your old password is from a previously disclosed data breach. The grandparent scam: This scam has been going around for years and targets anyone with living family, usually the elderly. Parents or grandparents receive a call or ...
Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency. Jul 18, 2024 Social Security projected to cut benefits in 2035 barring a fix Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year la...
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Who’s most at risk from social engineering? Anyone can be a victim of a social engineering attack, because we all have cognitive biases we’re not always aware of. People who lack tech-savviness or are more socially isolated — such as the elderly — may be more vulnerable. But technolog...
In the past, we've warned you of scammers who are trying to steal your Social Security number (SSN). When that happens your SSN could be suspended. Sometimes, the scammers will need you to confirm your number to reactivate it. They'll tell you different lies in order to gain your SSN...
One common tactic of social engineers is to focus on thebehaviors and patterns of employeeswho have low-level but initial access, such as a security guard or receptionist; attackers can scan social media profiles for personal information and study their behavior online and in person. ...
The more intertwined and dependent your accounts are, the more damage a security breach can cause you. #7: Unique logins and secure passwords Linked to #6, use different logins for each service and strong, unique passwords. Consider using email aliases and password managers to manage your crede...
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They call themselves Occupy Central, and their goal is to establish an “era of civil disobedience” in Hong Kong, the once British colonial outpost which reconnected with the People’s Republic of China in 1997. Occupy Central intends to raise the stakes in a variety of non-violent...(cli...
Thus, it becomes equally important to understand the various forms or types of Social Engineering attacks. 1. Created Scenarios Sometimes, hackers tend to create fake stories or events to extract money from users. For example, you might get a call from a hacker who will claim that your relati...