Sweet Talks are for the Weak
Honeytrap is a threat that tricks people by pretending to be attractive online. The person befriends their targets and fakes an online relationship with them. The criminal then takes advantage of this relationship to extract their victims’ details, borrow money from them, or make them install malware into their computers. This cyber threat is also part of Social Engineering attacks as it directly communicates and manipulates the victim to obtain confidential information.
Do’s
- Exercise Caution Online: When communicating with strangers on the internet, be cautious, particularly on dating or social networking sites where honeytraps are prevalent.
- Verify Identities: If you're developing a relationship with someone online, verify their identity through multiple channels, such as video calls, social media profiles, or mutual connections to see if it’s legit.
- Set Boundaries: If you've recently met someone online, set clear boundaries and use caution when disclosing important or personal information because you don’t know their intentions.
- Trust Your Instincts: If something feels off or too good to be true, trust your instincts and proceed cautiously. Don't ignore red flags in the relationship as it will put you in danger.
- Avoiding Private Locations: If meeting someone online, refrain from going to quiet or isolated places, especially if you haven't yet developed a strong bond and level of trust to avoid dangerous incidents.
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Caitlin Joyce (CaitlinG) Galanza |
Awareness
Created: March 21 2024 | Updated: on 3/21/24