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Two-faced spam emails try to trick you twice

Cyber crooks are trying a clever tactic. They're sending you one email with two different looks, one for your phone and one for your laptop. This phishing strategy might just convince you to click on their scam links. Here's what to look for.

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Cyber crook 'reply guys' turn you into sitting duck for bank theft

You already know to watch for fake emails from attackers. But here's a bit of a twist. Cyber crooks are jumping into your email conversations to send you their own poisonous replies, and they're using fresh tactics along the way. Here's what to watch for and how to avoid the cyber crook 'reply guys' who want to take your money and passwords in thread hijacking attacks.

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The crazy way cyber crooks are pulling refund scams on you

You think you're getting a refund. But in this scheme, cyber crooks are locking up your screen, messing with your bank account, and making off with your money --- all right in front of you. Here's how it works and how to protect yourself in this latest episode of Cyber Tricks Revealed.

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Cyber crooks are hacking the lights and heating

Attackers have found a way to take over and shut down some of the smart devices that run the lights, heating, cooling and security doors at some office buildings. Here's how researchers were able to solve one of these cases and bring the building back to life.

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