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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

Be aware, there's been a surge of "fake invoice" email scams that come attached to a fake invoice trying to lure you into calling a scam phone number.
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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI - Windows 10 support ends next week. These are your options if you want to stay protected from cyber threats.

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Everything you need to know about Windows 10 End of Support - October 14th - ThatsNonsense.com

Another Windows edition is about to fall of the support assembly line, and this time its...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 5d

Full article on Windows 10 End of Support here >
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Everything you need to know about Windows 10 End of Support - October 14th - ThatsNonsense.com

Another Windows edition is about to fall of the support assembly line, and this time its...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 5d

The linear nature of time has caught up with Microsoft Windows 10. End of Support = Oct 14th 2025.
See link in the comments for everything you need to know.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 25d

When it comes to images, what version of the below misinformation do you see the most online?

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 29d

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Crooks using fake UK Government Alert Survey email to install Malware - ThatsNonsense.com

Scammers are taking advantage of the UK’s recent test of the emergency alert system in September...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · 29d

If you're in the UK, beware of emails (below) purporting to come from the UK government about a survey about the recent test of the emergency alert system. It's a malware scam that tricks recipients into running malicious code on their computers.

Article in comments about how the scam works.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Sep 9

In the scam inbox today...

A "call back" phishing scam - a common email scam that alarms recipients by claiming they've been charged for something in the hope they'll call the provided "customer support" number - where a scammer is waiting to scam them.

#cybersecurity #phishing

That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Sep 9

Scammers have been busy tricking Apple into emailing out their phishing scams. Here's how they do it.
#cybersecurity #phishing #infosec #datasec
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Scammers tricking Apple into sending Phishing Email Scams - ThatsNonsense.com

Scammers have worked out a way to trick tech giant Apple into sending recipients phishing scams,...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Sep 8

How many of your friends will have a hard time accepting this?

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Sep 3

Now, about that free RV...

That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 26

Well, since South Park has been in the news recently...

Here are some common social engineering tricks to trick users into opening dangerous email attachments, often targeting employees of a business... be aware!

That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Avoid This Email PowerShell Malware Scam - ThatsNonsense.com

Let’s talk about an email malware scam. An email malware scam that exploits users who are...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 20

A malware email campaign is underway tricking users into infecting their computers by luring them into executing malicious code on their device.

Get to grips with how this works - bit complex for a graphic so we recommend also reading the article in the comments.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 19

BBC News could have just shortened this very long segment to ...

"because it looks absolutely nothing like them".

That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 19

There has been a new wave of spam calls asking people to add a number in WhatsApp for a job opportunity. It's a scam.

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Beware Jobseeker "Add me on WhatsApp" Scam - ThatsNonsense.com

Those looking for employment or have their contact details registered on various job hunting websites are...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 12

Full list here > nordsecurity.com/press-area/a...

Americans’ most common password is “secret”

The sixth edition of NordPass’ annual Top 200 Most Common Passwords research is out — for the first time ever, it reveals both personal and corporate passwords.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 12

Want to know the most popular password of 2024?...
It's secret.
No, literally, "secret".
These types of passwords are effectively useless and take software milliseconds to bypass. Avoid at all costs. See comments for most common passwords of 2024.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 6

Anyone else noticed the surge in Netflix phishing scams this week? Here's a breakdown.

#phishing #infosec #cybersecurity #datasec

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ever recieved a phone call with a pre-recorded message asking you to add a WhatsApp number if you want a job opportunity? It's a scam... www.thatsnonsense.com/beware-jobse...

#cybersecurity #whatsapp #privacy #infosec

Beware Jobseeker "Add me on WhatsApp" Scam - ThatsNonsense.com

Those looking for employment or have their contact details registered on various job hunting websites are...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Jul 31

Here's your typical email phishing scam, exposed.

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Jul 31

Not happening. > www.thatsnonsense.com/is-andy-bryo...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Jul 29

Another old edition of Things That Will Never Happy Magazine...

That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Beware Phishing Texts from DWP about Winter Heating Allowance Applications - ThatsNonsense.com

UK citizens should be on the look out malicious text messages that appear to come from...

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That's Nonsense @thatsnonsense.bsky.social · Jul 29

Warning to our UK readers - beware of a surge in text messages claiming to come from the DWP about fuel allowance applications. These are scams.
#cybersecurity #infosec #phishing #dwp

Full article in comments.

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