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AI-generated voices and videos are becoming increasingly convincing. Attackers can now imitate executives, coworkers, vendors, or even family members to trick people into sharing information or sending money. ⚠️

• Verify unusual requests through a second communication method
• Be cautious of urgent requests involving payments or sensitive data
• Pay attention to inconsistencies in video calls or voice messages
• When in doubt, call the person directly using a trusted number 🔐

Just because you can see or hear someone doesn't mean it's really them.

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Forwarding emails is quick and convenient, but it can also lead to accidental data exposure if you're not careful. ⚠️

• Double-check recipients before hitting send
• Remove sensitive information that doesn't need to be shared
• Be cautious with "Reply All" on large email chains
• Verify external recipients before sending confidential files 🔐

One click can send information much farther than intended.

Old accounts you no longer use can become easy targets for attackers. If forgotten accounts use weak or reused passwords, they can create hidden security risks. ⚠️

• Delete accounts you no longer need
• Remove saved payment information from inactive accounts
• Update passwords on accounts you still keep
• Turn on multi factor authentication for important accounts 🔐

Sometimes the accounts you forget about are the ones attackers remember.

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