Tag: online safety
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How to Avoid Phishing Scams Targeting Smartphone Users
Understanding Phishing and Its Growing Threat Phishing scams have become increasingly sophisticated, especially in the era of smartphones. These scams often involve malicious attempts to steal personal information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details through fake websites, messages, or applications. Understanding how these scams work is the first step to avoiding them. Most phishing…
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The Risks of QR Code Scams and How to Stay Safe
Understanding QR Code Scams QR codes, once seen as a convenient tool for accessing information, are now becoming a breeding ground for cybercriminal activities. These scams exploit the ease with which users scan codes without questioning their source. A scam typically involves embedding malicious URLs into QR codes. When unsuspecting users scan these codes, they…