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hey everyone today I'm going to show you
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how to protect yourself from fishing
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attacks these cyber threats are getting
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more sophisticated but with a few simple
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steps you can keep your personal
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information safe first up let's talk
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about verifying URLs before you click
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any link hover over it to check where it
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actually leads Fishers often use URLs
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that look almost identical to legitimate
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websites but a small difference can make
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a huge impact next don't share sensitive
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information unless you're absolutely
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sure of the recipient authenticity if
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something feels off it probably is
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always double check who you're sharing
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your details with now let's add an extra
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layer of protection multiactor
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authentication or MFA even if someone
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gets hold of your password MFA can keep
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them locked out think of it as the
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second key to your online accounts
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another great tool in Your Arsenal is
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anti- fishing software there are plenty
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of Security Programs and browser plugins
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that can help detect fishing attempts
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before you even realize it these tools
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act like your personal digital
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bodyguards finally keep educating
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yourself fishing tactics are always
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evolving so staying updated on common
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scams and tactics is crucial the more
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you know the harder it is for Fishers to
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catch you off guard so there you have it
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by verifying URLs not sharing sensitive
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information enabling MFA using anti-
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fishing tools and staying educated you
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can protect yourself from fishing
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attacks stay safe out there if you found
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this video helpful don't forget to like
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secure online catch catch you in the