Tag: phishing awareness
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Toilet Roll E-commerce Scam: How $700 Was Lost
Overview: A Simple Online Purchase Turned Sour In late October 2024, a man in his sixties, Mr. Kamal, became another victim of a growing e-commerce scam that preys on everyday household essentials. Drawn by a seemingly legitimate advertisement for toilet rolls, he placed an online order and paid with his credit card. What followed was…
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WhatsApp and Meta Pay Hackers Paid $4 Million: What This Means
Overview: A High-Profile Breach Hits WhatsApp and Meta Pay In a striking case that underscored the fragility of modern digital services, hackers reportedly extorted a $4 million payout linked to breaches impacting WhatsApp and Meta Pay. While authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to investigate, the incident serves as a clear warning: financial services tied to…
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Get Cyber Safe – For Future You: Cyber Security Awareness at UM
Why Cybersecurity Matters for Everyone at UM October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the University of Manitoba is joining the national push to foster strong cyber habits across the campus. The evolving threat landscape means higher education institutions like UM must continually improve defenses. Cyber safety isn’t the sole responsibility of IT—it’s a shared…