December 06 2023
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In the modern era of technology, we have easy access to convenience and connectivity. However, as our reliance on technology grows, so does the threat of cybercrime. Criminals are continuously finding new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting individuals and steal private information for personal gain. Here are a few emerging trends to keep you informed and prepared.
Juice Jacking - a criminal modifies a public charging station to extract personal data or install malware on your device while you are innocently charging up. To protect yourself from juice jacking, here are some precautions:
QR Code Scams - cybercriminals place malicious QR codes in public spaces or send them via email/text that redirect users to malicious websites or trick them into downloading harmful software. To protect yourself from QR code scams, here are some precautions:
Form Jacking - cybercriminals inject malicious JavaScript code to hack a website and steal information from a form page, like payment card details and addresses. To protect yourself from form jacking, here are some precautions:
Other precautions for keeping your data safe:
As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by cybercriminals. Managing privacy is a modern-day survival skill. Take control of your digital life to protect your personal information from falling into the wrong hands. Remember, no one cares about your privacy more than you, so take charge, stay informed, and enjoy the digital world without compromising your privacy.
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