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<\/p>\nThere isn\u2019t a person in this country who has not experienced some form of phishing at one time or another. Fraudulent attempts to obtain personal data such as passwords and credit card numbers have hit everyone who spends time on their computer, tablet or cell phone. The cybercriminals know that by disguising themselves as a trustworthy associate they can enter into an electronic communiqu\u00e9 that makes their target vulnerable. Social engineering makes many types of cyberattacks possible – \u00a0phishing is one of the most prominent and common forms.<\/p>\n
Social engineering is basically hackers who search to find a weakness by using human psychology and a variety of media, in an attempt to slide in unrecognized. When the target is not suspecting malicious activity, they are tricked into exposing sensitive data that will be used to replicate the identity. When one piece of personal data is revealed, it can open an entire personal platform that includes credit card numbers, passwords, and banking information. The information is then used for unauthorized purchases, withdrawals, and more. When you\u2019re a victim of a socially engineered phishing scam, it can take months to resolve.<\/p>\n
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At this point, most people are savvy enough to know when they are being targeted. But some phishing attempts are so professional, they are difficult to detect<\/a>.<\/p>\n Beware of social engineering that:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These cybercriminals are slick and know exactly how to peak their target\u2019s interest in using their best social skills. They are also chameleons and can pose as someone trusted, such as a bank representative or doctor\u2019s office. In most cases, they even have proper credentials, gained through social engineering, to completely fool their victims. Luckily, people share information on the internet regarding these attacks, which eventually puts an end to that particular \u201cscenario\u201d. However, there is a constant flow of phishing scenarios, which makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the masses to keep up.<\/p>\n A few of the latest 2019 phishing scams:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been a victim of social engineering or phishing scams, your awareness is probably heightened and calls or emails that cross your path are more scrutinized than in the past. If you have not yet experienced this frustrating cybercrime, we recommend that you follow these guidelines<\/a>:<\/p>\n Our team of skilled IT pros can help prevent phishing scams within your organization. If you don\u2019t already have a robust security system in place, we recommend a security audit to learn how weak IT areas can be strengthened.<\/p>\n\n
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