Phishing Emails: Dangerous Cybersecurity Threats

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Social Security Administration phishing scam targets retirees

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Phishing emails and messages are among the most dangerous cybersecurity threats.

One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam.

Scammers build urgency through impersonation, pretending to be government agencies and threatening you with things like pending taxes, traffic violation tickets.

These kinds of scams are very common and if you're not careful, they can easily fool you.

Make sure you have strong antivirus software installed on your phone, tablet and computer.

Use a password manager for strong, unique passwords for all your accounts.

Use an identity theft protection service to prevent scammers from opening new accounts in your name.

Report phishing attempts to the authorities and shut down scams.

The goal is always to get your personal information or your money or access to your devices.

The best defense is staying informed, thinking critically and never letting urgency override caution.

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