7 social engineering scams and how to avoid them

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Social engineering threats are widespread, affecting even the most savvy IT professionals. While there’s no guaranteed way to defend against them, half the battle is recognizing the methods they use.
Here are seven ways social engineers may pilfer your money and data, plus tips to protect yourself against them.
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