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Scam texts: one important thing to NOT DO!

And those phishing emails, IRL scams, malware on social media, and how AI can now solve those tests to make sure that you are human but are you human? And this week, tons of scams and money involved but not so much data breach. That’s not to say there isn’t any data being compromised. Read on.

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Daniel Masterson, Ai Courtrie Buson & Bard Gee
September 27, 2024

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Did you just pay $500 for something? Look! There’s a number to call … or NOT!

Whenever you get a text or call from a number you are totally unfamiliar with, please ignore or spam/block them and never put yourself in a position where you engage with them by clicking on a link or talking to them.

HOT TIP: Think end game. Where does this lead you?

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🤷‍♀️ What now?

“Cybercriminals are exploiting the ongoing Sean “Diddy” Combs scandal by spreading the new PDiddySploit malware hidden in infected files, targeting curious and unsuspecting social media users, particularly those on X.com (formerly Twitter).” - HACKREAD

Because we are familiar with the name, we find ourselves more interested in finding out about what’s going on even though it will not affect out lives.

Know your vulnerabilities. That is what cyber criminals are trained to target.

Check your vulnerability before you act.

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🔥 Hot Tip: If it doesn’t do anything for you, it wouldn’t do anything for you.

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Glossary/Legend:

  • 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.

  • Critical Infrastructure - assets, systems, and networks that provide functions necessary for our way of life.

  • Electronic warfare - as defined by the Department of Defense, are military activities that use electromagnetic energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum and attack an enemy.

  • Phishing - the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

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