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1 click cost a father $4 million in bitcoin to vishing scammers

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Vishing, short for "voice phishing," is a type of cybercrime that uses phone calls to trick people into revealing personal or financial information.

Unlike traditional phishing, vishing leverages the power of human voice and social engineering to manipulate victims.

Scammers often impersonate legitimate organizations, such as banks, tech companies, or government agencies, to gain trust.

They may ask for passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive details, which they then use for fraudulent purposes.

The same method can be used to access Apple accounts, banking services and cryptocurrency wallets.

Never log in to your accounts using links that were sent to you - Always check the URL before entering credentials.

Use a password manager that autofills only on legitimate sites.

Invest in personal data removal services.

CyberGuy: Scammers rely on deception to exploit our vulnerabilities.

By understanding their methods and taking preventative steps, we can make it harder for them to succeed.

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