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Navigating the Web of Romance Scams: A Guide for Businesses and Consumers

Webroot

Understanding Romance Scams Romance scams involve fraudsters creating fake profiles on dating sites, social media platforms, or apps to establish relationships with victims, gain their trust, and eventually, scam them out of money. This transparency can be crucial in preventing security risks to the business.

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What Are the Risks of a Data Breach?

Identity IQ

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Strong Passwords and Authentication It is very important to create unique, complex passwords for each online account and change them regularly.

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Be Wary of Scammers in the Holiday Season

Security Through Education

In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month taught us the importance of safe practices such as the use of multifactor authentication, strong passwords, and VPNs. One instance to be careful of is when posting on social media. Also, beware of fake in-app purchases or shared links on social media.

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