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Phishing is getting more sophisticated by the day, and I see a lot of folks here falling for some basic traps. Let's break it down:
Emails/Texts from unknown or suspicious sources: Always check the sender's email. If it's a jumbled mess or tries to mimic a legit company's email with one letter off, it's a scam.
Links to 'Login' or 'Verify' Your Account: Never click on these unless you are 100% sure it's legit. Instead, go directly to the website in question and login as you normally would.
Threats & Urgency: Scammers love to make you panic - 'Your account will be closed', 'Urgent action required'. Take a breath. No real company will pressure you like that for immediate action.
Requests for Personal Info: No real company will ask for passwords or social security numbers unsolicited. If it feels off, it probably is.
Spread the word, educate your relatives, especially those not too internet savvy, and stay safe out there!
Submitted 7 months, 1 week ago by savvy_scam_spotter
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As an infosec professional, I can't stress enough the importance of keeping software up to date. Patches and updates often include fixes for security vulnerabilities that phishers exploit. And don't just rely on your email's spam filter—stay vigilant, folks.
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LOL people still fall for this? Just unplug your computer, throw it out the window, and go back to sending smoke signals. Problem solved. 😂 Kidding, just use common sense, don't click weird links, and maybe get a password manager so you don't get lazy with your login info.
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Great guide, thanks for sharing! I've got one to add: Watch out for fake security warnings that pop up while browsing. Scammers use fake virus alerts to scare you into downloading malware or calling a 'support' number. If you see one, just close your browser without clicking on anything and run a legitimate antivirus scan.