A Sailor’s Guide to Phishing Scams
<p>Ahoy, Cyber Mateys! </p>
<p>Set sail as we embark on a voyage through the treacherous waters of the digital ocean, where modern-day pirates use cunning phishing methods to plunder unsuspecting sailors. </p>
<p><img alt="An image of a boat being attacked by a Kraken." src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:630/1*XTmTXPLMVR3dlzJAtZvw3Q.png" style="height:655px; width:700px" /></p>
<p>Beware the Cyber Kraken! </p>
<p>Whether a siren’s song or a hidden reef, the threats are real. Arm yourself with knowledge and steer your ship away from these treacherous tactics!</p>
<h2>1. The Fake Lighthouse: Deceptive Phishing </h2>
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<p>Not every beacon is your friend. </p>
<p>Beware the most common type of phishing. Similar to how ships are deceived by fake lighthouses leading them astray, <strong>deceptive phishing</strong> is when pirates, masquerading as trustworthy entities, send out mass emails to bait you into providing sensitive data. Remember, not every safe-looking harbor (email) truly is!</p>
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