Almost Pwned: How a Sophisticated Google Scam Nearly Fooled a Seasoned Programmer

Sometimes the difference between security and compromise comes down to a single click – and a healthy dose of suspicion. And it’s because scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated with their phishing attempts. It’s to the point where even followi…


This content originally appeared on WPShout and was authored by Martin Dubovic

Almost PwnedSometimes the difference between security and compromise comes down to a single click - and a healthy dose of suspicion. And it's because scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated with their phishing attempts. It's to the point where even following standard security best practices isn't enough to protect you. Case in point: last week's near-successful phishing attack on Zach Latta.


This content originally appeared on WPShout and was authored by Martin Dubovic


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