Each year cybercriminals up their game with scams to trick us. 2022 was no exception.

Building our awareness and staying vigilant are important ways to avoid becoming a victim.

In our final episode of season 1, we take a look back at some of the biggest cyber scams of the year. 

Listen to this episode to learn:

▶️ How a disgruntled Cash App employee launched a data breach
▶️ Why a Red Cross data breach targeted highly vulnerable people
▶️ Why cybercriminals targeted Microfost's reputation in a data breach
▶️  How $30 million of cryptocurrency was stolen from crypto.com (and how many victims got their money back)
▶️ James and Wendy's favorite season one highlights
▶️ Cryptocurrency - our buzzword of the day!

Calls to Action:

Ready to get Cyber Fit? Here are a few simple calls to action:

▶️ Read the Bee Cyber Fit winter newsletter for tips and tricks to avoid cyber criminals
▶️ Sign up for the Bee Cyber Fit monthly tip for timely cyber news
▶️ Learn about the New Year, New You campaign to build your cyber fitness in 2023

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bee Cyber Fit: Take a Deep Dive into Deepfakes - What Are They and Why Should You Care?
• Bee Cyber Fit: Don't Get Cyber-Jacked - Tips to Avoid Juice-Jacking and Social Media Account Takeovers
• Don't Get Hoaxed This Holiday Season - Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
• Wendy's podcast: Reinvention Rebels

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Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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