S3 Ep6: How not to get scammed

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 3:34 p.m.

In this episode: When payments go astray, why "just in case" cybersecurity warnings do more harm than good, how to shop safely on Black Friday and beyond, and (oh no!) what to do when all your emails disappear.

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With Kimberly Truong, Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin

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To register for the Sophos Evolve event: https://sophos.com/evolve

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Smishing attack tells you \u201cmobile payment problem\u201d \u2013 don\u2019t fall for it https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/smishing-attack-tells-you-mobile-payment-problem

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\u201cInstant bank fraud\u201d hoax is back \u2013 don\u2019t spread fake news https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/instant-bank-fraud-hoax-is-back-dont-spread-fake-news

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Black Friday \u2013 stay safe before, during and after peak retail season https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/black-friday-stay-safe-before-during-and-after

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Original music by Edith Mudge

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