Software updates frequently include patches for newly discovered security flaws. Running old software is like leaving a door unlocked for hackers, as it may contain known vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited to install malware or steal data.
Legitimate charities will welcome your donation whenever you choose to make it. Scammers often create a sense of urgency to prevent you from researching the charity and discovering it is fake.
In reverse social engineering, the attacker first sabotages something (e.g., corrupts a user's file) and then positions themselves as the person who can fix the problem, causing the victim to come to them and willingly offer up information.
While technical defenses like antivirus and firewalls are important, the most effective defense against phishing is a vigilant and educated user who can recognize the signs of a phishing attempt and knows not to click on suspicious links or open strange attachments.
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Why is it a bad idea to enter personal information on a website that does not use HTTPS?
Without HTTPS, the data you send to the website (like passwords or credit card numbers) is transmitted in plain text, which means it can be easily read by anyone who intercepts the traffic between your computer and the server.
Identity theft is the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another person to use their identity to commit fraud, such as making unauthorized purchases or applying for loans.
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If you are selling an item online and the buyer sends you a check for more than the asking price and asks you to wire them the difference, what should you do?
This is a very common overpayment scam. The scammer's check is fraudulent, and by the time your bank discovers this, you will have already sent them real money from your account, and you will be held responsible for the bounced check.
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An attacker impersonates a help desk technician over the phone to convince an employee to reveal their password. This is an example of:
This is a clear example of vishing (voice phishing), where the attacker uses a phone call and social engineering to manipulate the victim into divulging confidential information.
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What is "incognito" or "private browsing" mode good for?
Private browsing is useful for preventing other people who use the same computer from seeing your browsing history. However, it does not hide your activity from your internet service provider, your employer, or the websites you visit.
