#Internet phishing

[kearneylemming55]

Heads up: Threatening software detected; opening the file is prohibited.

In an era where the digital world is as intrinsic to our lives as the air we breathe, the relevance of cybersecurity can not be overemphasized. Secure mobile apps , every download, and every apparently innocuous online interaction brings with it the possible risk of inviting malicious software right into our digital sanctuaries. This write-up aims to illuminate why downloading and install or opening destructive programs on your computer system is not simply dangerous-- it belongs to unlocking to your electronic home to a host of unwelcome effects. Malicious software application, or "malware," is a wide term that encompasses numerous kinds of damaging software program, including viruses, trojans, worms, ransomware, and spyware, to name a few. These electronic threats are developed with purposes that vary from benign mischievousness to straight-out malevolent functions, such as stealing individual details, pirating computer resources, or securing documents for ransom money. Cyber hygiene of downloading or opening a documents that harbors malware can trigger a domino effect of occasions that jeopardize your computer's safety and security and honesty. Here's a failure of why it's perilous: 1. ** Personal Info Theft **: Many types of malware are created to stealthily infiltrate your system and pilfer delicate data such as passwords, financial details, and individual identity details. This information can then be made use of for illegal tasks, marketed on the dark internet, and even bring about identification burglary. 2. ** System Damage **: Certain malware variations can corrupt documents, alter or delete important system data, and in extreme instances, make a computer inoperable. This not only interrupts individual or company operations but can additionally result in the loss of important data. 3. ** Source Hijacking **: Some malicious programs, like cryptojacking malware, clandestinely use your computer system's sources to mine cryptocurrency, considerably decreasing your system and potentially creating lasting damage to elements as a result of overheating or overuse. 4. ** Ransomware **: Probably one of the most nefarious forms of malware, ransomware secures your files, securing you out of your very own data. The wrongdoers then demand a ransom for the decryption trick. Paying the ransom, nonetheless, does not ensure the return of your information and additional funds the cycle of cybercrime. 5. ** Personal privacy Violation **: Spyware and certain kinds of trojans can check your activities, log keystrokes, and even turn on video cameras and microphones without authorization, bring about an extensive intrusion of privacy. Shielding on your own from these digital threats entails a combination of watchfulness and the usage of cybersecurity tools. Always validate the resource of your downloads, avoid opening email add-ons or links from unidentified senders, and use thorough anti-viruses software application that supplies real-time defense, routine updates, and system scanning capabilities. Enlightening oneself on the characteristics of phishing attempts and rip-off sites is also important. These commonly function as the distribution devices for malware. Search for HTTPS in web addresses, and watch out for sites that display inadequate design, spelling, and grammar mistakes, or that request unnecessary personal information. To conclude, Secure coding standards is much better than remedy" has actually never ever been even more applicable than in the context of digital safety. The short-term adventure or benefit of downloading an unknown documents fades in contrast to the possible threats. By exercising safe surfing practices and arming your system with robust protection steps, you can substantially alleviate the risk of malware and guard not just your digital life, however your reality too.

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[hussyknee]

hi i have a question about z-lib (i saw you when i searched up z-lib here and thought you may know the answer) when i try to download books it directs me to this donation page with some links with bitcoin that’s apparently gonna get me an exclusive membership(?) but i do not want to donate, can’t i still use it like how it was before i do not understand (10 books for free each day)

Noooooo that's a phishing site! Zlib.is that appears as the top Google result is a scam site that's trying to steal login credentials and credit card info!! DO NOT RESPOND TO ANY EMAILS THEY SEND YOU. If you use the same email + password combo anywhere else, change it now.

Edit: Use this link to sign up.

Once you sign up via that, you'll be sent personal domain links that you can use to access the site. Zlib does use Bitcoin donations to gain membership that lets you download as many books as you want and access to added features, but its basic membership costs nothing and lets you download 10 books a day and send them to your email, which is good enough for normal users.

Never sign up for any piracy site without first googling whether the domain (the bit that comes after the dot) is a scam site or legit proxy. Always use a separate spam email account for this stuff, and never sign up for any piracy site that you can't use at all without giving them your credit card info.

#asks #anon #zlibrary #people not from the global south who want to pontificate about book piracy please fuck off from this post #we don't have access to half the books you do or its priced completely out of our currency range #we'll buy your shit at your prices when you stop sucking our resources dry for pennies on the dollar #and dumping your waste on our countries #phishing #scam site #internet scams #knee of huss

[yorcko]

BMW Mercedes-Benz and Portugal (television, newspapers, magazines, radio and more) do CYBERCRIME. They access people's data via PC, Smartphone and more. They know, when we call, they hear everything, they know what we are researching and they can change accounts as if it were us. They get bills, photos, bank accounts, old files and current files, they get everything that belongs to the person. They didn't want it to be known that they commit CYBERCRIME. Neither changing devices, nor changing accounts, nor paying for a good antivirus. They manage to carry out CYBERCRIME in companies to get what they want.

#truly wonder if we will develope governmental free coding kits to aid the 99% in cyberwars #last month i got phished and charged four orders of KFC counter hacking is future burn all meches #vile power feels bit less overwhelming since internets been connecting us #just dont let morale go low do what’s good to you and works and we will see safer times #we hopecore even if w bots in this blog

[gabelish]

Hey if you get a text message like this, it’s a scam. Note the bizarre email it’s originating from, the fact that there’s a short time limit for your response, the link ending in .top

From the USPS website:

If USPS contacts you it will come from a 5-digit short code that we’re familiar with.

#internet scams #smishing #phishing #scams #online scams

[yesthatgino]

I got an electronicked mail from Revopoint. I backed their 3D scanner. Its a good scanner, I recommend it, but the link to their new scanner is what I have an issue with. See above? The kickstarter/projects/62831 looking link? That's a lie.

The bare link isn't a bare link. It's secretly another link filled with trackers. >:(

If I didn't have an email client that focuses on privacy and warns me of links that are a lie I probably wouldn't have noticed. Or I would have seen the couple of flashing pages as I'm forwarded two or three times but by then it's too late.

It's deceptive. It matters that kickstarter or Revopoint is trying to deceive me (it's definitely kickstarter) It's literally how phishing attempts are successful.

#internet security #Kickstarter #Revopoint #Phishing

[glass-retina]

PSA FOR MY BITCHES WHO USE PAYPAL

This is NOT what a service email from PayPal looks like! (Following images are censoring my legal name & emails lmao)

This is from someone attempting to phish you! Do not click ANY links in an email that looks like this. Also I just noticed they didn’t even do the USD right lmao ($479.00 USD is actually correct) this is sloppy but the page looks like a VERY real PayPal email.

THIS is a real PayPal email and that is the ACTUAL service email PayPal uses.

This is a hard reminder that ANY PayPal email will include your full government name to keep you from getting phished! Please stay safe!

#internet safety #phishing #this is a psa #PSA #single boost

[mrbrightman]

I can't stop listening to this song. I'm not even in my feels or anything it's just... wow... HER ✨VOICE✨ bless me queen

#paloma faith #side note: every time I share something from spotify I always think back to the moment when I clicked on the most obvious phishing link #disguised as a spotify email omg #one of my lowest moments when it comes to internet literacy xddd #but anyway #this song slaps if you haven't heard it already take a moment ♥️ #Spotify

[alexsandercarranza]

¿Qué riesgos enfrentan tus hijos al navegar por Internet?

La gran mayoría asume que sus hijos están seguros al navegar por Internet dentro de sus hogares, después de todo, ¿qué les puede pasar si están en su cuarto buscando información para una tarea, jugando o chateando con sus amigos? Sin embargo, la red de redes encierra más de un peligro, y cada vez que se conectan es como si estuvieran en la calle…solos. En ese contexto es crucial que como padres…

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#adware #ciberbullying #ciberespacio #Discord #grooming #Internet #malware #phishing #Roblox #sypare

[erinravenseeker]

Heads up, new scam call method going around:

I got a call ostensibly from eBay. They used my name and said there was an order that had been made in a completely different country. This sounds legitimate enough so far: a transaction being made in a different country is something that would alert someone and lead to some sort of verification process. I don’t know enough about eBay’s process for these things to know if this was right or not.

I was unable to remember if I actually HAD an eBay account, but I suspected the answer was no, which led me to approach the situation with caution. She very carefully and formally asked me to confirm that I wanted the order cancelled, which again, seemed legit enough.

Then she informed me that this is likely some sort of hack. This is the lead-in: the hack must be related to your IP address and I can help you secure your internet.

They very carefully don’t tell you what all the steps to “fixing the problem” are before actually taking you through it. I told her I wasn’t near a computer at the moment (lie) and she said that wasn’t a problem. She got as far as telling me to open a browser window, and then asked whether my phone was an iPhone or Android. This is information that should not be necessary, and I hung up straight after.

The next obvious indicator that I was right was when she immediately called back but the phone number was different, and came from a different location (still in my country). This means they’re spoofing (faking) numbers and are definitely not calling from an official source.

You can never be 100% sure who you’re speaking to. Here’s a list of things you SHOULD do in this exact situation, to make sure someone isn’t scamming you:

1. Check your account yourself. If they’re calling you about an incomplete transaction then you should be able to get online and see it for yourself. I wasn’t sure I even had an account, so this wouldn’t have worked for me.

2. Ask them for information related to your account. I should have immediately asked them to confirm details they should have access to. SPECIFICALLY ask them to tell you what your account number is, or the last few numbers on your linked credit card. DO NOT read out the numbers yourself; THEY need to prove they have access to this information.

3. Check the phone number or policies on their website. EBay has no listed number but it handily tells me “eBay is unlikely to make unannounced calls to you about your account.” and that if I do get a call I should check that they also sent me some sort of email or message. There is none, so this is a scam.

4. Hang up if they try to ‘help’ you with account security. To be clear, when I say this I specifically mean if they try to guide you through any kind of process. Their job should be customer support, not tech support. The most they should be telling you to do is change your password and enable two-factor authentication. They rely on most people not knowing enough about technology to be worried and confused by anything more complicated. Fortunately, I am a compsci student. If they say the words IP address, congrats: it’s a scam.

5. Hang up and see if they call back. If they’re legit, they probably will. If they’re a scammer who thinks they’ve got you on the hook, they’ll do the same. If the number that calls you back is different, they’re likely spoofing (and forgot to turn the randomiser off) and it’s a scam. If the number is the same, that’s inconclusive: may be legit, but don’t trust fully. Refer to points 1 and 2.

6. Call the company yourself! Ring up whatever customer support number is ACTUALLY listed on their official website, and say hi I think I might’ve gotten a scam call. If it’s legit, they should be able to route you through to get help again. If not, they’ll have no record of a problem on your account and you’ll know it was a scam. It’s better to be sure you called the right person first.

It’s important to always always know who you’re talking to before dealing with any sensitive information, or making ANY modification to how your computer runs. Don’t just trust someone at their word: knowing your name isn’t enough to confirm that they’re legit any more. Double-check everything, and stay safe out there.

#eBay also has an email to report any scams going around so I’ll be emailing them about it next #scam #scam calls #online safety #internet safety #safety #security #internet security #account security #what tags are there for this sort of situation even #my stuff #phishing

[cqattmu]

Week 7 Cybersecurity!

Nova Cybersecurity game screenshots are as follows:

In the password challenges in level 2 & 3 I just couldn't guess the opponent's passwords! Only 1 star for me, but at least my passwords were all secure!

Success! Rank 5/6 isn't too bad, champion status apparently!

Much like in our readings, the game talked a lot about phishing. The game was fun and informative, with text bubbles explaining why each "red flag" was indeed untrustworthy. The game also emphasized why Internet literacy is so important, especially for business owners- the module goes in depth about the average individual, like you and me, and what we use the internet for and what we have to watch out for. The simplicity of the game is made for the average internet user, even if they aren't starting up a company- but even a website or navigating online shopping! The third connection to the module this week would be the harassment connection. In the game, we find out the mystery password hacker was an upset insider trying to sabotage the company- which is harassment and hacking as discussed in the module

#cybersecurity #phishing #password #internet #internet safety #online privacy #internet literacy #virus

[hussyknee]

alright i’ve logged into the correct website and as i had an account already i do not need anything else to download books now but i am still wondering if me clicking the link will be a problem

i am so sorry for bothering you but thank you so so much for answering my question and being so nice about it 🥺🫶🏻

You're welcome, love! But I'm not really computer savvy tbh, this is just some basic stuff you can even Google on your own. If you've clicked on a phishing email or text, everything I've googled says to disconnect from the internet, back up your files, run a malware detection on your device and change your passwords. If you haven't entered any credit card info, simply changing the passwords might do (as in if you've used the same password you used to sign up to the site for any other sites, especially those saved on your browser's or device's password manager). Backing up your stuff to a cloud or external hard drive regularly is something you should anyway do, and so is running a basic security scan on your phone.

Other than that, I'm not sure. If anyone else seeing this has any advice, do chime in.

I personally don't think you need to panic if you haven't entered any credit card info. A lot of people accidentally sign up for scam sites, including me. I just always use a spam email account and use a throwaway password. My browser usually flags any saved passwords that have been used in a data breech so I can change them. I should probably be a little more concerned about malware than I am though.

#internet security #internet scams #piracy #zlibrary #phishing #data mining #knee of huss #asks #anon

[buddyverse]

Online Scams Targeting Seniors: A Growing Threat and How to Fight Back

Our beloved seniors are increasingly becoming targets for #onlinescams. Their trusting nature and vulnerability to loneliness make them prime prey for #romancescams and financial deception. This is alarming! #protectingourseniors #onlinesafety #content

Protecting Our Elders from Online Scams This blog post focuses on the increasing prevalence of online scams targeting older adults. It explores common forms like romance scams and financial schemes, highlighting red flags to watch out for. The post emphasizes the importance of building a secure online environment through strong passwords, security software, and awareness of suspicious links.…

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#Business Email Compromise (BEC) #Financial Scams #Internet #Online Scams #Open Communication #phishing #Phishing Emails #Red Flags #Romance Scams #Safety Tools #scams #Seniors #Social Media Scams

[internettoday]

New episode of Tech Newsday, this time covering

WeWork

DignifAI

AI Biden Robocalls

$25M AI Phishing scam

Elon's crying lawyer

Gina Carano lawsuit

X Videos payout

Verified AI Spambots

Bluesky and Threads improvements

#internet today #youtube #news #tech newsday #elon musk #twitter #ai #mr beast #x #joe biden #dignifai #phishing #wework #gina carano #bluesky #blue sky #threads

[technewssocial]

Spieghiamo le truffe online. Con Gabriele Gobbo - 196

In questa informativa puntata di FvgTech, Gabriele Gobbo, assieme a una inviata digitale generata con l’intelligenza artificiale, affronta un argomento di cruciale importanza nella nostra era digitale: le truffe online. Dalle false email al phishing, passando per sms sospetti e le tecniche di ingegneria sociale, Gabriele ci guiderà attraverso il labirinto delle strategie più comuni adottate dai…

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#Consigli per la sicurezza online #Difendersi dalle truffe online #FvgTech #Gabriele Gobbo #ingegneria sociale #Proteggersi dal phishing #puntata video #sicurezza informatica #SMS truffa #Truffe su Internet

[nando161mando]

These spam and phishing bots are getting less creative day by day....

#spam bots #spam #phishing #phishers #tumblr bots #ai bots #bots #tumblr #social networks #social media #internet #scams #scammers #scam alert #scam #frauds #fakes

[lamajaoscura]

#gen z #phishing #online scams #internet security #internet safety