Common Cyber Threats You Should Be Aware Of

You don’t need to memorize technical terms, but you should recognize common threat categories.

• Phishing scams attempt to trick you into giving up sensitive information by pretending to be someone you trust.

  
  

• Malware often hides in downloads, links, or fake updates.

  
  

• Account takeovers happen when attackers gain access to your email or social media and use it against you or others.

Most of these threats succeed because people are rushed, not because they’re careless.