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Online security breaches — A growing threat in the digital era

Photo of Daniel Daniele (CA)By Daniel Daniele (CA) on Posted in Security
One of the emerging threats in the digital era is online security breaches. Today, millions of people use social media platforms to post information about their lives online. In doing so, they often provide sensitive personal information to various platforms, including credit card information, personal preferences, and other information that is otherwise protected by various … Continue reading

Social engineering fraud

Photo of Erik Janitens (US)By Erik Janitens (US) on Posted in Security
What is social engineering fraud? Social engineering fraud is defined as the art of influencing people to disclose sensitive information or granting the fraudster unauthorized access. As opposed to exploiting a secure computer system to access information, criminals are now exploiting a person’s trust through avenues such as email, social media, and mobile apps. While … Continue reading
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