It is no secret that the internet has changed our lives for the better in many ways. From online shopping to e-learning, access to healthcare and how we interact with our loved ones, the internet has come to be the lifeline of survival in modern times.
However, as the saying goes, there’s no rose without a thorn, and one of the biggest concerns that has emerged over the last couple of years are online cyber scams. Shockingly, Australians lost a record amount of more than $2 billion to scams in 2021, despite government, law enforcement, and the private sector disrupting more scam activity than ever before.
Phishing is probably one of the most common and well-known attack methods today, and scams have evolved to be more sophisticated than ever. Phishing attack methods include email, phone calls, corrupted software or apps, social media, advertisements, and even (incredibly convincing) SMS text messages.
Thankfully, even a carefully crafted, well-polished phishing attack exudes telltale signs indicating a lack of legitimacy. To help keep you safe, we explore 6 obvious signs of a cyber scam you might not know about.
1. Urgent call to actions or threats
One of the most common telltale signs of a cyber scam is when a scammer tries to threaten you or create a sense of urgency in their communications. Often, they will claim you have to act now to claim a reward or avoid a penalty. Creating a false sense of urgency is a common…
