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What Are Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing? [Podcast]

This week's tech podcast examines phishing's variants: smishing, vishing, and quishing.

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Smishing, Phishing, and Vishing: What's the Difference?

Scams come in many forms, but they share one goal: to part you from your money.

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Buying Tickets Online? Avoid These 4 Ticketmaster Scams

Secure your tickets to that dream gig with these tips to defend yourself against Ticketmaster scammers.

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Amazon Scam Calls Will Cost You Thousands: Here's How to Stay Safe

Scammers can impersonate Amazon in many ways. Here's how to fend them off no matter what method they use.

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Is This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

Don't call that number back yet! Here's how to check if the number that called you is actually a scammer.

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Most Telegram and Signal Mods Are Spyware, and This Is How You Spot Them

Telegram and Signal mod apps are a security issue just waiting to happen.

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Cybercriminals Are Targeting App Beta-Testing, and This Is What to Look Out For

Beta testing can be a rewarding experience—until you get scammed by a fake app.

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What Is a Google Voice Verification Code Used For?

The Google Voice verification code is a natural part of the signup process, but what if you got a code without having signed up?

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How a New WhatsApp Scam Could Cost Your Loved Ones Thousands

Is a trusted contact asking you for money over WhatsApp? Watch out; it may be a scam that has already stolen thousands of dollars from people.

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Were You a Victim of the MOVEit Breach? Here's What You Need to Know

The MOVEit breach is one of 2023's biggest ransomware attacks and has affected millions of people worldwide.

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Don't Download the Google Bard App—It's Malware

Scammers are exploiting Google Bard and tricking people into downloading malware, but there are some easy ways to avoid it.

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What Is Invoice Fraud, and How Can You Stay Safe?

Whether you're generating or paying invoices, scammers are keen to redirect the funds into their bank accounts. Here's how.

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9 Crypto Scams You Need to Know Before Buying Bitcoin

Crypto is incredibly alluring, but there are numerous crypto scams out there to be aware of before getting involved.

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What Is a Zero-Font Tactic in Email Phishing Scams?

Scammers can hide text in your emails that you can't read, but your email software can. Here's how they can use it.

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Received an Email From Maureen Hinckley? It’s a Scam

Got a message from The Maureen Hinckley Foundation? She's a real millionaire, but that's not a real email...

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What Is the Norton Subscription Renewal Email Scam? How to Avoid It

Have you received an email supposedly from Norton telling you that your subscription is about to renew? It might be a scam.

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How to Protect Your Devices From a Fake USB O.MG Cable

A seemingly harmless USB cable can result in your devices being hacked.

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What Is the Booking.com Scam and How Can You Avoid It?

Booking.com is incredibly popular, but you should always watch out for scams.

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What Is the “I Sent You an Email From Your Account” Blackmail Scam? How to Avoid It

Has someone claimed to be emailing you from your own account? It may be a scam.

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What Is a Burner Email Address and Do You Need One?

Worried about spam and scams? Signing up to a service you only intend to use once or twice? A burner email might be exactly what you need.

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