Thieves ramping up impersonation scams — Hackers create tool to share the truth about Ukraine
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3 things you need to know today 1. Don’t fall for these malware-filled emails impersonating the IRS There are many ways for cybercriminals to steal your details or fool you into handing over information. But the most effective method is through phishing emails. So, as tax season slowly comes to a close, scammers are at it again, impersonating the IRS and FTC. We'll explain what's happening and how to avoid falling victim. Tap or click for ways to spot these tricky phishing scams. → |
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3. Hackers built a tool to let you text Russian citizens about the war Vladimir Putin’s actions and militant censorship have created an information vacuum, effectively cutting Russians from global communications. So to circumvent the censorship, a group of hackers created a website to tell Russians the truth about the Ukraine invasion. Tap or click here to help spread the truth about Ukraine. → |
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