Web Scammer or Big Brother ?

4 Scale · 07-07-2021, 04:50 PM

In various jobs I've supervised data security. I also at one point worked for a data security firm. So I have an academic interest in scams.

It's discouraging how they get a little bit more sophisticated every year. It's an arms race - the hardware/software vendors try to stay ahead of the curve, and often do, but not always.

If there is any question at all - assume it is a scam. Never, never ever click on or open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it is legit.

07-07-2021, 04:50 PM	#9
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	In various jobs I've supervised data security. I also at one point worked for a data security firm. So I have an academic interest in scams. It's discouraging how they get a little bit more sophisticated every year. It's an arms race - the hardware/software vendors try to stay ahead of the curve, and often do, but not always. If there is any question at all - assume it is a scam. Never, never ever click on or open an attachment unless you are 100% sure it is legit.