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  3 days ago

  This Phishing Attack Disables Your iPhone Security: Here's How to Protect Yourself

  makeuseof.com - Loraine Centeno

  A dangerous smishing campaign is targeting Apple iMessage users, using social engineering to disable the messaging service's built-in phishing …

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  4 days ago

  Change This Setting to Avoid This Google Calendar Spoofing Attack

  makeuseof.com - Loraine Centeno

  Your Google Calendar is under attack from hackers spoofing email headers to access your private information. This phishing campaign could affect up …

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  This Is How to Spot a Card Skimmer Before You Get Scammed

  makeuseof.com - Vinayak Guhanarayan

  Card skimmers are more advanced than ever, hiding in ATMs and other payment machines, ready to steal your financial data. While you can never be …

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  This Fake Job Interview Offer Will Install Cryptominers on Your PC

  makeuseof.com - Simon Batt

  Job hunting is already stressful enough without scammers trying to exploit you. Unfortunately, emotional vulnerability is precisely what …

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  Watch Out for These 5 YouTube Comment Scams

  makeuseof.com - Vinayak Guhanarayan

  YouTube's massive user base unfortunately makes it a prime target for scammers. If you're not careful, you could fall victim to those who try to …

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  This PayPal Login Scam Can Steal Your Data and Sneak Past Phishing Security

  makeuseof.com - Simon Batt

  Cybercriminals' tactics change over time, but causing fear and panic is one of the most dependable methods they have when tricking you. Such is the …