Cybersecurity Threats

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Phishing

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Emails or messages that contain a 'hook' to trick people into clicking on suspicious links designed to steal personal data.

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Blagging

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A method of trying to trick people into revealing personal information through a series of text or email messages.

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Shouldering

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A technique used to get personal information (PIN number or password) by looking over someone's shoulder.

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Malware

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Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise damage a computer system.

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Ransomware

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A type of malware that encrypts a user's files and demands payment to restore access.

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Spyware

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Software that secretly follows activity and collects personal information from a user's computer.