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The Silent Threat of Smishing: What You Need to Know
Smishing, a blend of SMS and phishing, is a rising cyber threat targeting mobile users. Learn why it's crucial to be aware of smishing and discover three key ways to identify a smishing scam.
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The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Smart Bulb: Understanding IoT Vulnerabilities
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers incredible convenience but comes with security challenges. A recent vulnerability in smart bulbs exposes the risk. Dive in to understand this issue and how to safeguard against potential IoT threats.
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Harness the power of Google Alerts: Your Personal Internet Watchdog
Google Alerts offers a convenient way to monitor the internet for specific information and brings relevant updates directly to your inbox. This article unveils the potential of Google Alerts, demonstrating its ease of setup and diverse use cases, from personal branding to cybersecurity awareness. Dive in to unlock this tool's full potential.
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Beware of Chrome Extensions: A Hidden Threat to Your Passwords
Malicious Chrome extensions can steal plaintext passwords directly from websites. Find out how they operate, why they're a threat, and steps to protect yourself from such hidden dangers.
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The Ghost Students: A New Wave of Financial Aid Fraud in California Colleges
In a shocking revelation, 20% of all applications to California community colleges are now from "ghost students" - scammers using someone else's name to pocket the financial aid and never show up for a single class. This fraudulent activity is not just a problem because it's fraud; it also places a significant burden on underfunded community colleges and takes up slots in classes that real students are getting crowded out from. The fraudsters are focusing their efforts on Pell grants, which became a more attractive target because the federal government stopped verifying family income during the pandemic.
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Understanding Social Engineering: A Deep Dive into the Art of Manipulation
In the vast world of cybersecurity, there's one threat that's as old as human interaction itself - social engineering. This form of manipulation has been harnessed by some of the most notorious individuals in history, from Kevin Mitnick, the man who popularized the term, to Frank Abagnale, the inspiring figure behind the movie "Catch Me If You Can." By understanding the tactics of famous social engineers, we can better equip ourselves to identify and thwart such attempts at manipulation.
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Identifying and Protecting Yourself from Fake Recruitment Scams on Messaging Platforms
Navigate the often-misunderstood world of recruitment scams on popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram with our comprehensive guide. Learn to spot the signs of fake job offers, understand the tactics used by scammers, and discover practical tips to safeguard your personal information.
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Amplifying Productivity: The Power of Text Expansion Software
With the rapid progression of technology, optimizing workflows has become a norm for many individuals and businesses alike. Among the arsenal of tools available, one often overlooked gem is text expansion software. In this post, we'll introduce you to text expansion software, its benefits, top use cases, and provide a guide to integrating it into your workflows.
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A Celebration of Recognition: “Empowering Your Digital Future” Makes Top 25 Cybercrime Podcasts List
Our podcast, 'Empowering Your Digital Future,' has achieved a significant milestone by making it to the top 25 Cybercrime podcasts list by Feedspot. We celebrate this honor as a testament to our commitment to providing insightful, accessible content on cybercrime and digital security. Thank you to our dedicated listeners and Feedspot for this recognition.
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Unveiling the Hidden Truths of War in Ukraine: Counter-Strike Map Designers Fight Censorship with Ingenuity and Bravery
Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat has taken a daring approach to bypass censorship in Russia by embedding real-life war news within a custom Counter-Strike map. The anonymous designers behind this innovative initiative aim to expose the realities of the war in Ukraine to millions of Russian players, defying the state-controlled media narratives.
