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How Did Scammers Get My Contact Information?

by Miriam Bross | Oct 4, 2024 | Cyber Security

So you receive a phone call from an unknown number and answer. You realise that you are talking to a scammer and hang up. Or you receive a message from a new number, telling you all about the lottery you won without even buying a ticket. Another scammer. But how did...

I Was Scammed – What Now?

by Miriam Bross | Jul 26, 2024 | Cyber Security

So you’re on the phone and you realise something is wrong. Maybe you’ve read my post on how to notice if you are talking to a scammer. Maybe your intuition tells you something is wrong. What do you do next? Hang up the phone. Write down the phone number, then block it...

Am I Talking To A Scammer?

by Miriam Bross | Jul 12, 2024 | Cyber Security

Scammers are not hackers. Hackers break into systems used by companies, organisations, governments and sometimes also normal people like me and you. Scammers contact us directly and try to persuade us to give them access to our money, data, and stuff. They will...

How to Delete Stuff

by Miriam Bross | Jun 14, 2024 | Cyber Security

When you delete things from your phone or your computer, this does not mean that they are really gone. If this is news to you, don’t worry. Many people don’t realise this. But by the end of this post you’ll know exactly what is what and how to get...

2-Factor Authentication

by Miriam Bross | May 31, 2024 | Cyber Security

Cybersecurity sounds serious and like a complicated subject. And it can be if you dive deeper into it. But that’s not actually necessary for most people. All you need is 2FA = 2-Factor Authentication, also known as 2-step verification. Even if a scammer or a...

More Security Tips For Passwords

by Miriam Bross | May 29, 2024 | Cyber Security

Creating a secure password is important. Keeping it safe is just as important. Before we jump right in, though, I want to explain that I am using the word “tips” here because it’s common for blog posts to include it. It makes it easier for readers to...