What does phishing look like?
Scammers are targeting the unemployed.
Don’t press any links or download any attachments.
Instead, go straight to the bank or company’s website.
Any unsolicited job offer that looks too good to be true should be treated as such.
On a related note, the IRS also won’t contact you by email, text or phone.
They work exclusively by snail mail.
Regardless, if they can’t meet you in real life for whatever reason, be very skeptical.
The same goes for if they ask for gift cards or crypto.
Donate only to verified and established charity groups.
Go straight to their websites or connect to them through a trusted source.
How can I protect myself if I think I’ve been phished?
Meanwhile, updating your devices' operating systems and apps will fix bugs that cybercriminals could potentially exploit.
It also could be used to help reset the password for your financial and other super-sensitive accounts.
Resist the temptation to reuse them, even if you think they’re really good.
If juggling that many complex passwords feels too challenging,password managerscan help.
Two-factor authentication is a no-brainer.Even the best passwords can be cracked.
Two-factor authentication will go a long way toward protecting you if that happens.
But avoid the SMS text version of this.
While it’s rare, phones can beSIM swapped, allowing cybercriminals to intercept those texted codes.
