Each year cybercriminals up their game with scams to trick us. 2022 was no exception.
Building our awareness and staying vigilant are important ways to avoid becoming a victim.
In our final episode of season 1, we take a look back at some of the biggest cyber scams of the year.
Listen to this episode to learn:
- How a disgruntled Cash App employee launched a data breach
- Why a Red Cross data breach targeted highly vulnerable people
- Why cybercriminals targeted Microfost's reputation in a data breach
- How $30 million of cryptocurrency was stolen from crypto.com (and how many victims got their money back)
- James and Wendy's favorite season one highlights
- Cryptocurrency - our buzzword of the day!
Calls to Action:
Ready to get cyber fit? Here are a few simple calls to action.
- Read the Bee Cyber Fit winter newsletter for tips and tricks to avoid cyber criminals
- Sign up for the Bee Cyber Fit monthly tip for timely cyber news
- Learn about the New Year, New You campaign to build your cyber fitness in 2023
Mentioned in this episode:
- Bee Cyber Fit: Take a Deep Dive into Deepfakes - What Are They and Why Should You Care?
- Bee Cyber Fit: Don't Get Cyber-Jacked - Tips to Avoid Juice-Jacking and Social Media Account Takeovers
- Bee Cyber Fit: Don't Get Hoaxed This Holiday Season - Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
- Wendy's podcast: Reinvention Rebels
Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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