FAKE APPLE SUPPORT

Fake Apple Support Phishing Scam

  When you are having issues with an Apple product, getting through customer service is always a nightmare. Half of the time, you speak with an automated help line and not a real person, frustrating you further. But now, Apple is reaching out to its customers? Something doesn’t see right here…    An Apple a day doesn’t keep the scammers away. If you happen to be one of the 588 million Apple product users in the world, it’s a good thing you found this article. As of recent, Apple customers (and even other cellphone users) are the target of a new phishing scheme. Further, attackers are posing as Apple Support… Read More

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What is Phishing?

    Introduction to Phishing   Phishing is one of the top tactics used to steal personal information (2). This scam occurs when someone posing as a legitimate business, person, etc. fraudulently solicits information from an unsuspecting user.(1). Often times scammers pose as bankers, technical support agents or an employee at a doctor’s office. This tactic is often times successful. This is due to the fact that most people wouldn’t think twice about answering a call from one a doctor’s office or a local bank. Regardless, the end goal is simply to steal information. But, who they target and how the scam executes varies between the different methods. To find… Read More

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Phishing Attacks Taking Advantage of Tragedy

  The New Scam on the Streets The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert on a scam that is using the recent floods in Louisiana to its advantage. These scams take the form of a charity that ask readers to donate money to them. They of course keep this money for themselves. They can also send links or attachments that direct users to malware-infected websites. Attacks like these are commonly referred to as “Phishing attacks”. These attacks are sent out in mass to users in hopes that anyone will fall for the bait. Much like when you throw a fishing line out into a lake they often do not… Read More

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