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Staying ahead of cybercriminals
Stay ahead of hackers and cybercriminals by understanding the
tactics they use to access your private data.
Ensure your software is up to date
Cybercriminals rely heavily upon software or platform vulnerabilities,
as they are the easiest way to sneak malware into a user's device
unnoticed, sometimes with little action on the user's part. Immediately
after a software manufacturer announces an update, hackers are
ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would
have been patched if the update was installed.
How to stay safe: Perform any and all software updates as soon as
they are available.
Keep a lookout for fake or phishing emails
Beware of emails that appear to be from a friend or business
colleague that you know but seem a little odd. Maybe they didn't
capitalize your name or there are misspellings. The email might be
from cybercriminals who are trying to fool you into sending them your
credit card number, social security number, or logging into a fake
bank website that looks like yours but really isn't.
How to stay safe: Use a strong antispam filter. If an email looks
strange, don't click on anything and delete it immediately. Instead
manually launch a browser and type in your bank's website address
and log-in yourself.
Don't be fooled if someone calls your phone
A tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call you
on the phone saying they're Technical Support from a trusted
company like Norton or Microsoft and that you have a virus. The main
motive behind these scams is to extort money from the victim.
Cybercriminals can also install malware such as keylogging software
or backdoor Trojans in order to gain access to personal information.
How to stay safe: Don't fall for phone calls that tell you your software
or computer isn't working. Never give your personal information like
social security or credit card numbers to someone that you don't know
over the phone.
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