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Is This a Phishing Email? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Not sure if the email you received is a phishing scan? Well, don't panic and look for these warning signs.

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Facebook Users Are Being Flooded by Account Recovery Emails

Account recovery emails are spamming Facebook users right now.

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What Is Phishing, and How Do You Avoid It?

Your inbox is hit by phishing scams nearly every single day. But what is phishing, really?

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Phishing Campaign Targeted Hundreds of Companies, Including DoorDash and Signal

It could take years for us to understand the impact of this phishing campaign.

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PayPal Invoice Scams Aren't Going Away: Here's How to Avoid Them

Scammers are using PayPal's invoice system to send payment emails that look real.

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That Computer Virus You Can't Remove Might Be a Browser Notification

If you're constantly getting "antivirus" pop-ups in the corner of your screen, they might be browser notifications.

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Hackers Are Using RTF Files in Phishing Campaigns

There's a new phishing attack going around using RTF files.

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PSA: Outlook Contact Cards Can Easily Be Spoofed

Using characters from different alphabets, phishers can fake contact cards in Outlook

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PSA: Watch Out For This New Amazon Email Phishing Scam

Another day, another phishing scam. This time, bad actors are posing as Amazon to steal your credit card information, email credentials, and more.

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What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?

There's no reason to panic if you receive a phishing email. Just don't click anything and follow these steps.

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