How scammers are using LinkedIn to target you and ways to stay protected
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Watch out for this clever LinkedIn phishing attack Scammers always find new ways to land fresh victims. A newly discovered scheme sees crooks using LinkedIn tools to bypass email protection and target users at will. This phishing campaign uses the tried-and-true method of convincing people that a package for them is waiting to be picked up. Here's how the scam works and what you should look out for. Tap or click here to spot this LinkedIn phishing attack. → |
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Moved lately? U-Haul breach leaks 2.2M driver's license numbers Moving all possessions into another home is one of the most stressful things you can do. Unfortunately, things could get much more stressful if you have used U-Haul recently. The company suffered a data breach that led to customer information being stolen. Here's everything you need to know. Have an HP computer? These dangerous bugs have been unpatched for a YEAR It seems that HP has a habit of leaving vulnerabilities unpatched or just not acting fast enough. For example, the company let users know of a dangerous flaw that could give hackers access to their machines late last year. Now, another six vulnerabilities took over a year to get patched, and three still aren't. Job scam warning: How to spot clever tricks to steal your money and info Scammers desperately target job applicants on job board sites to steal bank account information and money. This is what you need to know to protect yourself. |
🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING | NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report Do your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don't let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to remove your personal data. Also, new Windows 11 features, scary elder fraud report, how to sell stuff online, Lockdown Mode for iPhones and iPads and things in your home that may be worth more than you think. Play Now • 42 min ▶ |
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