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New year, old scams

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I get a lot is why the scams stay the same as technology evolves. The simple answer is because they work. When I taught corporate security lessons I started with a simple question: am I more dangerous with a phone or laptop? Most people answered laptop. I can do lots with a laptop; but a phone is far more dangerous. It opens the door to social engineering.

I’ve covered this many times because it is that dangerous. A gifted social engineer can get you to give them any information they want and make you feel good about it. There is no shame in falling for a scam. I know IT professionals that have been scammed, it takes a slight lapse in judgment. We all have those. One favourite is pretending to be the Canadian Revenue Agency or Microsoft. With tax season fast approaching we can all expect these calls to increase. My advice? Don’t answer numbers you don’t know, if you do and it’s a scammer, don’t say anything more and hang up. If you can, turn call control on for your phone number. Tell your friends and family if you get scam calls.

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very best advice

I can give is to stay as vigilant as possible. Don’t give into the fear the scammers push. I know it’s hard, but I have faith you can do it. You’re stronger than you think. Trust your instincts.

Todd

Peter Milobar

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