🚨 Cyber Help Week is Here 🚨
As part of Scam Awareness Month, we’re starting Cyber Help Week in the F-Secure Community. This week, we’ll focus on how to protect yourself from scams and improve your online security. All content will be posted in this thread, so check back daily for updates.
What’s Coming Up:
- Oct 8: Key articles on how to spot scams and secure your personal information.
- Oct 9: Videos covering common scams and tips on how to recognize them.
How You Can Join:
- Ask questions or share your experiences in the comments.
- Engage with the articles and videos—we want to hear your thoughts.
- Use #ScamAwarenessMonth and #ScamProtection on social media when you share insights or tips.
Let’s work together to make the internet a safer place. Stay tuned, and join the conversation right here in this thread.
Firmy
Community Manager | F-Secure Community
🔐 Strengthening digital security through knowledge and collaboration
🌐 Explore our User Guides | Knowledge Base for self-help resources
💻 Empower yourself with Cybersecurity Insights and protect what matters
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Cyber Help Week – Day 1 Update (Oct 8)
Welcome to Day 1 of Cyber Help Week, part of our ongoing Scam Awareness Month celebration in the F-Secure Community. Today, we’re spotlighting some fantastic resources to help you stay scam-savvy and protect your digital life. Get ready to dive into essential content that’ll empower you to navigate the online world more safely.
Today's Focus: Top Articles to Boost Your Scam Protection
From phishing scams to malware threats, we've got all the bases covered with today’s featured articles:
- 🛑 A website redirects me to a suspicious website. What should I do?
- 📧 How to stop receiving spam/scam emails.
- 💻 Removing adware search engines on macOS.
- 📞 Phone scams: What to do if you think you’re targeted.
- 🔔 Unwanted Chrome notification pop-ups? Here’s what to do.
- 💼 Received a blackmail email asking for Bitcoin?
- 🦠 How to remove malware after an antivirus warning.
BONUS: Explore the Latest Threats and Scams
We've also rounded up some fresh content to keep you informed about the latest online threats:
- 💻 Discover the Top Types of Malware for 2023
- 🎮 Malicious Mods: The Sims 4 Infostealer Threatens Gamers’ Security
- 🛒 4 Sneaky Online Shopping Scams to Watch Out For
- 💸 Students Targeted in New Money Mule Scams – Are You at Risk?
- 🤖 Unmasking Double Jeopardy: A Telegram Bot Spreading Malware and Scam Subscriptions
- 🛍️ 10 Must-Know Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Check Out Our Scam Intelligence and Impacts Report
To deepen your understanding of the current scam landscape, don’t miss our Scam Intelligence and Impacts Report. This report provides valuable insights into scam trends and their effects, helping you stay one step ahead of scammers.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Ask Questions! Got a scam-related story or questions? We’d love to hear from you—drop them in the comments.
- Share Your Thoughts! Dive into the articles and share your thoughts—your experiences could help others.
- Spread the Word! Use #ScamAwarenessMonth and #ScamProtection on social media to share these insights with your friends and family.
Stay tuned for Day 2, where we’ll share engaging videos to help you recognize common scams. Let’s make the internet a safer place together 💬🔐
Firmy
Community Manager | F-Secure Community
🔐 Strengthening digital security through knowledge and collaboration
🌐 Explore our User Guides | Knowledge Base for self-help resources
💻 Empower yourself with Cybersecurity Insights and protect what matters -
Cyber Help Week – Day 2 Update (Oct 9) 🎥✨
Ready for more scam-busting tips? As part of Cyber Help Week, we’ve rounded up some must-watch videos to help you stay one step ahead of scammers. Whether it's phishing, fake links, or social media tricks, we've got you covered 🕵️♂️🔐
Check out these awesome videos and reels to sharpen your scam-spotting skills:
YouTube Videos & Shorts
- 🎯 How to Spot Job Scams
- 🧐 How to stay safe and avoid online scams.
- 👁️ How to stay safe on social media and what to look out for on dating platforms.
- 🔐 Keep your accounts, in-game cosmetics and currencies safe from cybercriminals
- 🌐 What if you lose your phone, do you have backups taken of your photos and videos?
Instagram Videos
- 🛡️ Romance Scams and the importance of identity theft for continuous monitoring.
- 🖥️ Do you like shopping online?
- 🎭 Do you know how much your Instagram account is worth to cyber criminals?
- 🛍️ How AI tools are used by cyber criminals?
How You Can Get Involved:
- 🎤 Ask Questions! Got a scam-related story? Or a burning question about staying safe online? Drop them in the comments—let’s hear it.
- 💬 Share Your Thoughts! What do you think of the videos? Your experiences might just save someone else from a scam.
- 📢 Spread the Word! Use #ScamAwarenessMonth and #ScamProtection on social media—your friends and family will thank you for the heads-up.
Let's team up to outsmart scammers and keep our digital world safe 💪🌐
Stay safe, stay smart, and let’s keep the conversation going 🚀
Firmy
Community Manager | F-Secure Community
🔐 Strengthening digital security through knowledge and collaboration
🌐 Explore our User Guides | Knowledge Base for self-help resources
💻 Empower yourself with Cybersecurity Insights and protect what matters