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Amygdala Hijacking and Social Engineering
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Once upon a time, there was a young lady that worked as a receptionist for a prestigious hotel. She was […] ...
Social Media: Be Aware of What You Share
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Two scammers are currently being prosecuted for deploying a romance scam against at least two victims, successfully stealing over £200,000. […] ...
Influence Tactics in Everyday Life: Collections
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Social engineering and collections may seem like two vastly different professions. However, they share many similarities when it comes to […] ...
Lessons from a Scam Artist
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What does a government scam, an IT support scam and a romance scam have in common? They all use psychology […] ...
Romance Scams
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Painted hearts on restaurant doors, red roses in hand, candies and chocolates on display. These are just some of the […] ...
Personal Cybersecurity Concerns for 2023
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Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. Perhaps we thought, […] ...
Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season
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As 2022 comes to a close, stress can be at an all-time high. This time of year, many have planned […] ...
The Psychic and the Social Engineer
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Do you believe in psychics? Many people turn to psychics and mediums for advice or to communicate with dead loved […] ...
Employment Scams: How to Avoid Them
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Employment scams have been around for quite some time. Whether you fell for one or not, you have likely come […] ...
Common Scam Tactics and Techniques
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In today’s technologically forward world, online scams have become both common and effective. The Internet Crimes Complaint Center (IC3) states […] ...