These scams cost very little from the scammers’ side. Even if only one or two are successful scams, they make a huge profit for the thieves while often wiping out…
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Have you answered a spam call by accident? Your next move is extremely important
A database of your information is slowly being pieced together by malicious actors, “stored, repackaged and sold from one scammer to the next.” By offering up more information — even by simply answering the phone — that faux pas is “valuable to scammers who might try it again later” and “sell your number to the highest bidder,”
The NSA advises you to turn your phone off and back on once a week – here’s why | ZDNET
That pricey and precious smartphone you carry with you can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone and compromise your data and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?
FCC Reveals ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Campaign
An example of a transcript of a call that Royal Tiger feeds its victims is as follows: “This is an important call regarding illegal enforcement action being executed under your name for suspicious and fraudulent activities carried out using your identity.
The FBI’s honeypot Pixel 4a gets detailed in new report – Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/how-the-fbi-weaponized-android-modding-with-anom-devices/
Why It Matters Which Charger You Use for Your Phone | WIRED
https://www.wired.com/story/phone-charger-tips/