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In Pictures: 7 social engineering scams and how to avoid them

Even the most savvy IT professionals can fall victim to social engineering attacks. Here’s how to recognize these threats and avoid falling prey to them.

In Pictures: 7 social engineering scams and how to avoid them
In Pictures: The worst of the worst phishing scams

The depths a phishing scammer will stoop to in order to gain a buck are remarkable. Here are some of the bottom feeders to guard against in your inbox.

In Pictures: The worst of the worst phishing scams

Unexpected tech support? No thanks

Globally, one out of 10 Millennials and one out of 10 Gen Zers that encountered a scam fell for it and lost money.
Scams cost Australians more than $100M a year

Hacking alone has so far in 2019 caused $4.5 million in losses
Telstra brand spoofed in $500 gift card phishing scam

Another fake Office 365 login page scam is also doing the rounds
Office 365 and CBA brands hijacked by phishing campaigns

Both campaigns make use of fake login pages
IT providers close down following scams

$700,000 has been lost so far
ATO scams hit new low but Aussies still handing over $137,740

Personal information fraud rises