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What to do if you fall victim to a phishing scam?

You can tell if a site is SSL-enabled by looking at the address bar in your browser. This is because recent browsers display a lock symbol on SSL-enabled sites.  Make it a habit to check the address bar to see if a site is secure when entering personal information.

In addition, the latest antivirus software such as Norton 360 has features such as automatic detection of suspicious emails and links, warning when accessing dangerous websites, real-time scanning of attachments, and safety checks for links shared on social media, so be sure to check them out.

*SSL: A system for encrypting data sent and received over the Internet.

If you want a service that is cheaper than the market price, do some research.

There are various approaches to phishing scams. Phishing scams that pretend to offer products or services at low prices and ask for credit card payments are becoming more common. Typical examples include selling brand-name products at bargain prices and offering profitable information products. T Even if it is an outlet, it is rare for the price to be less than half the market price. If the price is abnormally low, it is best to assume it is a scam.

When it comes to preventing phishing scams, it is effective to be suspicious of offers that seem too good to be true and to do thorough research.

Install a security app

Security measures telemarketing data are effective against phishing scams. There are many security apps and software that have phishing prevention features. Most phishing scams can be avoided by installing software or apps that always incorporate the latest phishing information from cloud services.

Even if you are directed to a phishing site, it is usually blocked before it is displayed in your browser. Therefore, even if you are fooled fans data by the message, lose your cool, and click on a fake URL, your personal information will not be stolen.

There are free security software attending industry events and webinars  and apps that can protect against phishing scams. Although they have fewer features than paid versions and display advertisements, they are still useful as basic protection against phishing scams. The firewall function of the OS is not sufficient as a countermeasure against phishing. If you value safety, you should install security software or apps that have phishing protection functions.

 

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