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How are phishers using psychology against us? By tapping within our sense of urgency, cybercriminals can manipulate us in subtle techniques that we may not recognize until it is too late. Hackers often use easily disguised email handles and targeted messaging, known as “spear phishing,” to generate a sense of security and liberties. This gives links appear more reliable and makes us perceive the click as less risky. What if you’ve been phished? Now what? Among 62% of those examined reporting some type of data breach, it’s great to understand what to do in the event of a breach that can help keep the damage to a minimum. George Anderson, Product Marketing Director at Webroot, suggests the following steps: Change your account passwords quickly! That includes accounts you don’t understand were breached, but are using the same or a similar password. Set up alerts by your credit agency. Void existing credit cards and order new ones. Join a credit security...
