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scams

User space.

Source: Avoiding and Reporting

Scams.

Supporting Source: Refund

and Recovery Scams.

Supporting Source: Investment

opportunity scams.

Source: Reddit Community:

r/Scams

Additional Information.

What is a "Data

Breach"? A data breach is a security violation, in which sensitive,

protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen,

altered or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.

What is "Malware"?

Malware (a portmanteau for

malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause

disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak

private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems,

deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the

user's computer security and privacy.

What is a "Payload"?

In the context of a computer virus or worm, the payload is the portion

of the malware which performs malicious action; deleting data, sending

spam or encrypting data. In addition to the payload, such malware also

typically has overhead code aimed at simply spreading itself, or

avoiding detection.

What is "Phishing"?

Phishing is a form of social engineering

where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or

installing malware such as ransomware. Phishing

attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and often transparently

mirror the site being targeted, allowing the attacker to observe

everything while the victim is navigating the site, and transverse any

additional security boundaries with the victim.

Social

engineering (security) In the context of information security,

social engineering is the psychological

manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging

confidential information. A type of confidence trick for the purpose of

information gathering, fraud, or system access, it differs from a

traditional "con" in that it is often one of many steps in a more

complex fraud scheme.

What is "Information

Security" (InfoSec)? Information security, sometimes shortened to

InfoSec, is the practice of protecting information by mitigating inf