Vishing, often called voice phishing, is a type of attack in which the attacker uses a phone call or voice message to trick their victim into giving sensitive information.

The attacker may assume the identity of a trustworthy organization, such as a bank or governmental body, and employ numerous strategies to persuade the victim to reveal personal information, including account numbers, passwords, or social security numbers.

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If you use Twitter and frequently experience online harassment, you can adjust the settings so that only selected individuals are permitted to reply to your tweets. You can change the default setting so that only users you follow or mention can reply by clicking on the option that reads “Everyone can reply”.

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Advertisements on mobile devices can be invasive and annoying. For instance, while loading a webpage, you may receive a pop-up message stating that you have won a reward and redirecting you to another page. It is important to note that these types of ads should not be clicked on. A possible solution would be to activate a content blocker on your mobile device, which could help to completely avoid them.

By using a content blocker, you can significantly reduce the number of ads you...

Several phishing scams involve attackers posing as significant retailers and then sending emails that claim to offer coupons which can be redeemed by clicking on a link within the email. If an offer appears too good to be true, comes from an email address that is too long or jumbled, or is included in a message with strange grammar and mistakes, do not click on it.

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It's possible that cyber criminals installed dangerous software or infected your computer with viruses. One such instance is key logger malware, which, after being installed, records the user's keystrokes and emails the data to criminals. Thieves can use this malware to obtain your personal information, such as your name, credit card numbers, birth date, and passwords. To protect yourself, never input sensitive information when using an unfamiliar or unsecured computer.

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If there is room for mischief on the internet, someone will almost certainly try to exploit it. This is especially true for online gatherings. There have been several incidents where malicious individuals have attempted to enter these meetings and cause disruptions, often by presenting inappropriate or offensive content. To avoid this in a classroom or business meeting, it's advisable to set your meeting settings to require user approval before joining.

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You should wipe all data from your phone before trading it in, donating it, or giving it to someone else for any reason. You can easily find out how to do this by browsing through your phone settings for an option that says "Factory reset." This process ensures that there are no traces of your personal data left on your old phone before discarding it.

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Your face or fingerprint are examples of biometric information that can be used to log into apps or unlock your phone. These are typically much faster and more secure than entering a password. But biometrics aren't completely secure, and a stranger might still be able to unlock your phone. Although it's not quite as quick, a PIN is probably the safest approach to protect your data because they're very difficult to guess or crack.

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You may want to consider limiting access to all other directories and creating a special directory solely for file sharing. Restrict access to your files by sharing them only with those who genuinely need them and whom you know and trust. Also, remember to remove files you no longer need to reduce the risk of unwanted access. Regularly clean up your file-sharing account and delete any files you no longer require.

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Links must be checked to ensure they are operational and pointing to the proper destination.

To make sure links are legitimate, hover over them. Ensure that URLs begin with "https". This shows that encryption is activated to safeguard your data. Always remember to be aware of "lookalike" sites like "Cloudst4aff.com".

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