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What is Spam? A Complete Guide

September 20, 2021

Spam is any form of unsolicited text, call or computer communication sent in bulk. Cybercriminals send spam via emails, IMs, text messages, and also phone calls and voicemails. Experiencing spam is not only distressing, but can pose a severe threat to the privacy of your personal data. ESET has put together a guide to what … More What is Spam? A Complete Guide

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World Cup scams: how to avoid an own goal

June 2, 2018

Whether travelling to enjoy the matches in person, or watching from home, fans should be on the lookout for foul play. Have you been looking forward to the 2018 FIFA World Cup? So have scammers, kicking it up a notch and looking to cash in on the hype surrounding the quadrennial soccer extravaganza. The fraudsters will … More World Cup scams: how to avoid an own goal

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Email phishing is old, but not dead

September 18, 2017

Email phishing scams are among the oldest threats we’ve been encountering and warning about. Also known as ‘419 scams’ (named after the section of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud) or ‘advance-fee scams’, they usually promise the victim a large sum of money, but they have to pay a bunch of ‘fees’ to the scammers … More Email phishing is old, but not dead

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Irish mobiles under text spam attack

July 18, 2012

People across Ireland are reporting receiving spam text messages saying that their mobile number has won a lottery or a prize from some known brand, and that they need to send their personal info to claim the reward. In recent days we have been experiencing a surge of text spams sent to us by concerned … More Irish mobiles under text spam attack

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