Oh! I have your phone number and how to launch a cyberattack

They are making it easier and easier for nefarious threat actors to prey on their victims. In order for you to protect yourself, it is important to know what they are doing. Do you have an Google account? If so, I probably have your contact number. It is important to not pick up the phone if you’re not familiar with the caller ID.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
June 13, 2025

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Glossary/Legend:

  • Cyberattack - A malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or device. The goal of a cyberattack is to disrupt or damage the target, or to steal data, intellectual property, or money.

  • Malware (short for malicious software) - refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems.

  • Ransomware - A type of malware that locks or encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt them. Ransomware can infect a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones, printers, and more.

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