Aussies young and old falling victim to scams amidst increase
Anyone can fall for a scam, and while there are key moments when scams increase for seasons and events, it seems age doesn’t prevent you from falling for one.
Tag: Trend Micro
Trend Micro’s take on AI masks what you send to chatbots
Everything changes when AI touches it, and the same is true with security, it seems. Trend Micro is hoping its shift to AI helps beyond another chatbot.
AI internet security is coming for AI PCs says Trend
AI is poised to make our life easier, for the purposes of good, but what happens when it’s used for bad things, too? New software happens.
How to go on the defensive against sextortion scams
A sextortion scam isn’t just something you can get through email, but in social apps, as well. What can you do to go on the defensive, both if it happens to adults and as parents?
What are the best tips to stop you from getting scammed?
Scammers are always out to trick you, to get you to fall for a con. What can security experts recommend to prevent you falling for scams?
The Wrap – Scams, spam, and what to do if you’re conned
This week on The Wrap, we’ll talk all about scams, speaking to experts from Sophos and Trend Micro to get a gauge on how they work and how to avoid getting scammed. All in five minutes.
Scammers leap to coronavirus cons over email, SMS
You’re probably doing what you can to stay safe in these strange times, but that will have to include being aware of scams, too.
Is this SMS real?
With the arrival of an SMS “informing” of a potential win, it’s a good time to point out that scams don’t really have a season, and are more a permanent year-round thing.
Linksys, Trend Micro link for router-connected parental controls
Not sure how you’ll stop your kids from checking out all of the nasty things the internet has available? A service might just be available for your router. Provided your router is made by Linksys, that is.
Does the padlock mean the website is real?
We’ve heard for a long time that a padlock means a website is secure, but more websites than ever have a lock and are secure. With that in mind, it this rule really fair dinkum?
