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Scammers often tailor their schemes using details from your social profiles to make their scams more convincing. In other words...it's personal. For instance: - 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀? Watch out for texts asking you to buy gift cards to aid relief efforts. - 𝗔 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿? Beware of 'delivery issue' scams asking you to respond to clear customs. - 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮? You might receive a fake alert demanding gift cards to remove a computer virus. - 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻? Scammers might tempt you with a bogus sweepstakes that requires purchasing a gift card to claim supposed winnings. These scams can seem obvious in hindsight but are often very convincing. Stay vigilant and remember—𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Be safe! #scamawareness #giftcardscams #consumerprotection #onlinesafety #fraudprevention #cybersecurity #giftcardfraud #staysafeonline #onlinescams #giftcards #giftcardreform #giftcardsyoucantrust

Managing Threats When Everyone is on Vacation We are now knee-deep in the western Ramadan, in which many individuals are out of the office for the next two weeks. Security teams can be sparse in coverage during this time and attackers know this. Dark Reading shared some great tips on handling incidents during this time. Here are three tips from the article: -Create a plan in advance. Identify a call chain, escalation criteria, and authorized actions. -Freeze changes for critical systems. No one wants another CrowdStrike update deploying and taking systems down at the end of the year. -Verify time-sensitive or urgent requests during this time. Don't get caught in a gift card scam or providing your creds to a bad guy right before the holiday. Stay vigilant. https://lnkd.in/eyd5uGzw #cybersecurity #networkdefense #phishing #incidentresponse #ciso #vciso #catchphish

🎁 HOLIDAY ALERT: Avoid Gift Card Scams! Scammers use gift card fraud to steal your money by impersonating trusted contacts or offering fake prizes. Stay cautious and don’t fall for these tricks: 🚫 Fake customer support asking for gift card payments 🚫 Urgent requests from “friends” or “family” 🚫 Sweepstakes requiring payment to claim prizes At Upfront Connection, we equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate these threats and protect your assets. 💡 Learn more about protecting yourself with Up Front Connection: 🔗 Follow us for updates ➡ https://lnkd.in/gtn-nh-h 💼 FREE Cybersecurity Risk Assessment ➡ https://lnkd.in/dtTJHZfQ #Cybersecurity #HolidaySafety #GiftCardScams #StaySafeOnline #UpfrontConnection

Keep your holiday cheer (and your credit card info) secure with these essential tips: 🔒 Shop Secure: Look for the padlock icon and "https://" before entering payment info. If it's missing, Santa's not the only one who'll know what you bought! 📧 Fake Deals = Real Trouble: Those "too good to be true" emails probably are. Don't click links - type store URLs directly. Stay safe, shop smart! #systemsx #CyberSecurity #HolidayShopping #OnlineSafety

Which one is a lie? 1. 71% of ransomware attacks target small businesses 2. The average data breach takes 89 days to detect 3. 94% of malware is delivered via email Drop your guess in the comments! One correct answer will win a $10 Starbucks gift card. #CyberSecurity #BusinessProtection #TechTrends #MemphisITSolutions #DesotoCountyMS

Gift cards are convenient and thoughtful holiday gifts, but they’re also a target for scammers (and yes, I do love a good scam). Cybersecurity Reminder: Only buy gift cards from trusted, reputable sources. Avoid deals that seem too good to be true—because they usually are. Never share the card number or PIN with anyone. Protect your loved ones and your wallet by staying alert to gift card scams this holiday season. #GrinchTakesOverCybersecurity #StaySecure #HolidayScams #GrinchTakesOverBroCoTec

Did you know phishing attacks increase by at least 65% during the holidays? Cybercriminals exploit the rush of the season with fake invoices, gift card scams, and spoofed emails. Stay one step ahead: ✅ Verify emails and payment requests. ✅ Avoid clicking unknown links. ✅ Look out for deals too good to be true. Let’s make this holiday season safe for everyone! #CyberSecurity #HolidayScams #OnlineSafety

Round 5 results of CyberSound Madness are in. Episode 95: 'Personal Privacy vs. Progress: Implications of the 23andMe Leak' has won! Stay tuned for our next post to cast your votes for Round 6. 👉 Reminders for the contest: ✔️ Join anytime and start voting ✔️ First 100 participants will win a gift card ✔️ Must be following us to participate #vancord #cybersoundmadness2024 #contest #marchmadness #cybersecurity #IT #businessleaders #businessowners #businessprofessionals

Cybercrime is everywhere – and it’s no joke! 🚨 But seriously, let’s make it harder for hackers to laugh at us: Don’t click that sketchy link – It's not a “great deal.” Use strong passwords – Your pet’s name doesn’t cut it. Turn on 2FA – Extra security, less stress. Update software – Don’t leave your door unlocked! And if your boss is randomly asking you to buy gift cards... - It's not your boss. Let’s stay safe together! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #StaySafe #CyberCrimeAwareness #DigitalDefense

https://bit.ly/4aLmIEe 🔐 Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals! My May 9th webinar, featuring Ben Jones and Buddy Pitt, will explore session token hijacking—a technique that takes Business Email Compromise to a whole new level! BONUS: 3 lucky attendees will win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! What to expect: 🔸 Understanding the new BEC threat 🔸 Live attack demo 🔸 Detection & protection tips 🔸 Enhancing your MRR Register even if you can’t attend live, and we’ll send you a link to the recording! #MSPMastered #Technology #MSPSecurity #TokenHijacking #Cybersecurity #SaaSAlerts #StayProtected