Noticė anything unusuaI about this sentence? Probably not, unless you are looking really closely. But, take another look at “Noticė.” What’s that little dot doing over the “e?” That’s called a homoglyph, which refers to two characters, or glyphs, that look similar but are not quite the same. We’d be really impressed if you caught this but the “L” in…
LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, job seekers and employers, has more than 830 million users in more than 200 countries. 49 million people use it to look for jobs every week. It has an easy-to-use interface and a seamless messaging system and it does an admirable job of connecting employers with job candidates. But, as we know, internet…
The website Sporcle was launched in 2007 to provide online quizzes for trivia junkies all over the world. Quizzes on the site feature subjects of all kinds from geography to sports to Harry Potter. Since its launching, its more than one million quizzes have been played more than four billion times. One of the most popular categories is corporate logos…
Phishing, the fraudulent act of sending emails pretending to be from real or trusted sources but are in fact ruses designed to trick the recipient into giving up personal or financial information, is rampant. IRONSCALES, a security firm, estimates that 4 out of 5 organizations globally have seen an increase in email phishing attacks in the last three years. According…
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and it is hard to know which of the changes it has brought will remain permanent when mask mandates and quarantines are truly a thing of the past. It does seem, however, that remote work, which increased exponentially during the beginning of the pandemic is here to stay. Research shows that 25-30% of…
The sad reality is that some people will stop at nothing to try to separate others from their money. Financial fraud and costly scams are a part of life and they are on the rise. In the U.S., romance scams—fake identities messaging you with overtures of love and affection (as long as you share your bank account, of course)—increased 80%…
The holidays can be a joyous time of the year, but it's also the time of year that many fraudsters love because their targets become easier prey. As you're scratching things off your holiday to-do list, identity thieves are looking at ways to steal your data. You can help keep your identity safe this holiday season and beyond by following…
It is essential to get in the habit of regularly checking all your debit and credit card accounts for signs of unauthorized transactions. If you see a charge that you believe you did not make, it may mean that someone has gained access to your account information and is making fraudulent purchases. Although identity theft and fraud are rising, it…
Most people don’t realize that the internet is made up of three layers, commonly referred to as the Surface Web, the Deep Web and the Dark Web. These layers are defined by who is using the Internet and how these individuals gain and share access with others. It’s important to understand all parts of the internet to help you know how to…
With everything going on in the world, ID theft is one headache that you don't need. Although it's not fun to think about, there are safety precautions that all members should take to keep their AHFCU and other accounts safe. Do: Enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication on devices and accounts to safeguard them from being compromised. Sign up for eStatements…
