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How to protect yourself from Phishing Scams.



Do you ever hear about Phishing Scam? If yes then, it’s good and if not, don’t worry.

A Phishing is a practice of sending emails by an identity fraudster to steal personal information.
Phishing scams try to download an infected file by the web user, Click into a toxic hyperlink, It all can lead to identity theft.



The most common attack of Phishing is a hacker gaining access to sensitive information ( like the password of your bank account or your email account).

Top seven types of Phishing Scams are:


  • Email Scams
  • Brand Name
  • Lottery Scams
  • Pharming Attack 
  • Smishing
  • Banking Scams
  • Pop-up Scams

So, let’s talk about how you can prevent it.


Actionable steps to be taken are:


  • Never ever give your account passwords out, don’t open links on questionable emails and remember use security software to protect your computer.
  • Try to change your password Once in a month it can prevent future phishing attacks. Also if you do this it can minimize the damage done in the event your personal data hacked.

Note- use a sophisticated password for the different account 


  • Make sure you never give your personal data to strangers, if you get a call asking for personal data information your credit card, bank or government agency, just ignore it.
  • Hit the delete button if you watch unsolicited emails asking you for either money or your private data.
  • System security is must companies like LifeLock and Identity Guard do a good job of protecting personal information.  Install it on your PC or mobile.

Plus information, Best move against Phishing - don’t share your personal financial data with others. And also you can follow the above tips.

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