Social Engineering

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Clickfix: What It Is and How to Avoid It

ClickFix is a scam that turns a simple “prove you’re human” (or other fake message) pop-up into a malware trap, using your own keystrokes to install it. I’ll discuss how it works, where you’ll find it, and the one red flag that gives it away every time.

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More Tips to Protect Yourself from AI Scams

AI has entered the chat. And the email. And the voice call. And the video. It’s making scams even harder to detect.

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Recognizing and Avoiding Dark Patterns

Dark patterns are sneaky design tricks built to work against you. I’ll break down some of the most common and show you what to watch for before you click.

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Don’t Fall for It: Social Engineering and How Scammers Hack Your Brain

Think you’re too smart to fall for a scam? Think again. Scammers aren’t targeting your intelligence; they’re targeting your humanity. I’ll share the sneaky mind tricks they use every day and help you spot the red flags before it’s too late.

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The Top Five Small Business Security Risks

Running a small business, especially from home, puts your data at risk in ways you might not expect. I’ll discuss what I see as the five biggest security threats facing small teams.

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Many Ways Your Account Can Be Hacked and What to Do About It

There are many ways accounts can be compromised. There are also many simple ways you can protect yourself.

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If Too Many Bad Password Attempts Cause Account Locks, How Do Hackers Hack In?

Ever wonder why hackers don’t get locked out after a few failed password attempts, the way you do? It turns out they rarely even try. I’ll describe the sneakier “back door” methods — data breaches, malware, and phishing — that hackers use to break into accounts, and what you can do to stop them.