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Social engineering: unmasking the digital deceivers

In the wake of natural disasters or major events, scammers often emerge like vultures, preying on the generosity of unsuspecting individuals. Social engineering is their weapon of choice, manipulating emotions and exploiting trust to trick people into giving up their money or personal information. How Social Engineering Works: How to Protect Yourself: Remember: Social engineering […]

Logging out: a simple step for a safer online world

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives. However, with the convenience of staying connected comes the responsibility of protecting our online privacy and security. One often-overlooked aspect of social media safety is ensuring that you are properly logged out of your accounts when you’re not actively using […]

Grandparent Scams: Don’t Get Hooked!

Scammers love targeting grandparents. They know that grandparents are often more trusting and willing to help their loved ones. That’s why they use emotional manipulation to trick grandparents into sending money. Here’s how these scams work: How to Protect Yourself: Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t let scammers […]

Lock down your X account: enable two-factor authentication

Think your X account is safe with just a password? Think again. Adding two-factor authentication (2FA) is like adding an extra lock to your digital door. It’s a simple step that can significantly boost your security. What is 2FA? It’s like having a secret handshake to access your account. In addition to your password, you’ll […]

Cleaning up your digital life: ditch those old social media accounts

Remember MySpace and Friendster or Snapchat? Those were the cool social media platforms back in the day. But if you’re no longer using them or other old social media accounts, it’s time to say goodbye. Old social media accounts can be a digital security risk. They might contain personal information that you don’t want floating […]

Ticket scams: don’t get played

Hot concert tickets? Sold out sporting events? We know you want to be there. But beware of those too-good-to-be-true ticket deals online. Scammers love to prey on eager fans. They create fake websites or post on social media pretending to sell tickets at a fraction of the price. Once you pay, you never receive the […]