How to Spot Scams and Keep Your Data Safe This Holiday
ESET Ireland December 16, 2024 How to Spot Scams and Keep Your Data Safe This Holiday This post was originally published by ESET Ireland on the 29th of November and republished here with their permission. The holiday season is, for many a time to rest and enjoy their friends and families as well as some good […]
The 12 Scams of Christmas 2024
The holiday season is here once again and before you dive headfirst into the holiday cheer, it’s that time of year when we ask you to channel your inner Scrooge—and no, we’re not talking about being mean but rather being shrewd when it comes to sharing information online. Over the past couple of years, we’ve […]
The 12 Scams of Christmas
It may be the season of goodwill and a time for giving but this Christmas we are asking you to be a bit of a Scrooge and don’t gift your finances or data to potential scammers. Here are some of the most common scams you are likely to experience across email, text message and phone calls.
Avoid Malicious Spam and have a Very Merry Christmas
Christmas is a particularly prevalent time for malicious spam messages. In addition to the regular email phishing, phones are also targeted through SMS Phising (smishing) and malicious links embedded in popular messaging apps. Another popular attack vector with cyber criminals is fake refund or shipment tracking sites that attempt to harvest credentials from unsuspecting members […]
