Good rule of thumb on the web: When it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Those ads on the right side of your web page, promising to give you a brand new iPad for absolutely free\u2026probably a scam. The direct message on Twitter you received stating that you can make thousands of dollars each month from home, \u201cjust click to find out more,\u201d you\u2019d do best to ignore. And that email containing a surprising $200 gift card just for you is almost certainly from a hacker looking to get your personal information.<\/p>\n
Researchers recently unveiled<\/a> their findings on a nasty phishing<\/a> email that lures you in with the promise of a $200 Apple Store Gift Card but instead delivers malware that can be used to take over your device. What\u2019s unique about this phishing email is that they are using both a file attachment and a link to lure you into taking the bait.<\/p>\n Once the link is clicked or the attachment is opened, the malware<\/a> goes to work on your device. With the malware installed, hackers can gain access to your device and whatever data you have on it. This stolen data is usually used for any number of cybercrimes including identity theft.<\/p>\n So what can you do to protect yourself from \u201cphishy\u201d messages\u2014be it text, email, social media or on chat? An unknown link through any of these could be delivering a nasty virus onto your computer or mobile phone. Here are a few tips to keep you and your personal data in the clear.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let yourself become a fish in a barrel when it comes to hackers and online scams.<\/p>\nTips to Keep Your Personal Data Safe<\/h2>\n
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