A few weeks ago, Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security reported on a scam that a reader had come across where an innocent-looking text message led to a voice phishing call. SMS phishing or “smishing” is a type of phishing attack that comes to the target in the form of a text message. Usually these […]
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E-Waste: How to properly recycle your tech
Do you have a special spot at home that collects unused and unwanted tech stuff simply due to the fact that you’re unsure of how to get rid of it? Electronic waste (or e-waste) often carries heavy metals like mercury, lead, lithium, and other hazardous materials that can contaminate our ecosystem and pollute the air […]
“Your screen is being observed”
What does it mean? If you use a Mac, you may have seen this message before. If it is the first time you’re seeing it, it may be alarming if your mind automatically assumes that there is a lurker somewhere on the web “observing” the things you’re doing on your computer. Luckily, there’s no need […]
Watch For These Phishing Keywords
Invoice Examples of subject lines: Re: Invoice Missing Inv ####; From [Legitimate Business Name] INV #### New Examples of subject lines: New Message from #### New Scanned Fax Doc-Delivery for #### New FaxTransmission from #### Message Examples of subject lines: Message From #### You have a New Message Telephone Message for #### Required Examples of […]
Phishing: Common Approaches
Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats. The technique is used by cyber criminals with the goal of luring victims into doing exactly what they want. The cyber criminal could be after any kind of data: from birthdates to online banking credentials. Their goal could also be to get their victim to download […]