Category Archives: Malicious Attacks

Explaining modern cybersecurity threats in plain language — from phishing to AI-driven exploits.

The Psychology of Social Engineering

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Most successful cyberattacks do not begin with code. They begin with conversation.Social engineering is the practice of manipulating people into giving up access, money, or information. It works not because technology fails — but because human beings are predictable. Scammers … Continue reading →

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AI Voice and Deepfake Fraud Explained

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Scams used to rely on bad spelling and obvious deception. Not anymore.Artificial intelligence now allows criminals to clone voices, fabricate video, and generate convincing digital identities with minimal effort. The technology itself is not evil — but in the wrong … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Fake Lottery, Prize, and Donation Scams in the Age of Advanced AI

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In recent years, lottery, prize, and charitable donation scams have become far more convincing—and far more dangerous. While these scams have existed for decades, new artificial intelligence tools now allow criminals to create messages, phone calls, and even videos that … Continue reading →

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Likejacking is a Facebook version of an attack called Clickjacking

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The purpose of the attack is to get you to click items on a webpage without your knowledge. Facebook attackers present a web page that actually has two layers. The back layer is designed with a Facebook “Like” button configured … Continue reading →

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