Cybersecurity Awareness
Scam of the Week
![Scam of the Week: When Hello Means Goodbye to Your Money]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762970670/mps02155org/hbzk44dypsreprozkvyn/ScamOfTheWeekAppointmentwithaPhish.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762970670/mps02155org/hbzk44dypsreprozkvyn/ScamOfTheWeekAppointmentwithaPhish.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762970670/mps02155org/hbzk44dypsreprozkvyn/ScamOfTheWeekAppointmentwithaPhish.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762970670/mps02155org/hbzk44dypsreprozkvyn/ScamOfTheWeekAppointmentwithaPhish.png","width":940}])
In this week’s scam, you receive an unexpected appointment confirmation email from the National Bank of Canada. Since the email is sent from the bank’s official email address, it appears to be completely safe. The email also alerts you to unusual activity in your account and provides a phone number for you to call to resolve the issue.
Weekly post to be aware of scams around you.
Monthly tips of how to protect yourself from scams.
Common Cybersecurity Entry Points
- Unsecured Devices
- Phishing Emails
- Social Engineering
- Third-Party Tools
- Weak Password
- Home Networks During Remote Access
Hints & Tips
![Hints & Tips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759507137/mps02155org/jjawridg53k4dngvmi1q/ScamOfTheWeekPretexting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759507137/mps02155org/jjawridg53k4dngvmi1q/ScamOfTheWeekPretexting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759507137/mps02155org/jjawridg53k4dngvmi1q/ScamOfTheWeekPretexting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759507137/mps02155org/jjawridg53k4dngvmi1q/ScamOfTheWeekPretexting.png","width":940}])
Pretexting is when cybercriminals create a false scenario using a made-up identity or pose as someone you know. They can even pose as employees of banks or credit card companies to manipulate you into divulging personal or sensitive information.