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What top Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable

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Common Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable - Safe Harbour Informatics

Common Security Mistakes That Make Your PC Vulnerable The trend toward greater digital connectivity took a big leap this year as countless employees the world over found themselves working at home, along with students attending online courses and everyday people seeking to stay connected with friends and family, do their shopping, and more. The end result is greater exposure to cyber criminals who have been quick to take advantage of this “new normal.” Unfortunately, many assume that these criminals are primarily concerned with attacking businesses and governments, but information is power and that includes your personal data, which you may...

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Uncovering a Phishing Email Scam Network

Posted by Norma Stratton on

Uncovering a Phishing Email Scam Network

Uncovering a Scam Network It’s unfortunate, but virtually anyone who has a phone or computer has encountered a scam at some point. Sometimes they are extremely obvious and easy to avoid. Other times, they appear legitimate and catch even wary victims off guard. When encountering a suspected fraud, victims will usually turn to their credit card company or other payment processor to seek a refund, but there are times when they are not successful, as with the PayPal-UPS scam. But what is this scam and how does it work? The PayPal-UPS Scam This scam is relatively simple to execute, but...

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