 who has just sent out another reminder to customers about the current dangers when heading online. Scams continue to rise at an alarming rate with hackers using a number of sneaky tactics that could end up with unsuspecting consumers handing over highly personal data such as user names, passwords and even bank details. "Have you been contacted out of the blue? Have you been asked to share personal details? Is there something about the email or text you've received that just feels off? Scammers work in lots of different ways, developing new techniques all the time, and will use texts, emails and calls to try and steal sensitive data from you," Virgin explained in a message to users. If you want to stay safe, there's some good advice from the ISP and taking note of it could save you some serious grief. So, next time you head to your inbox to send a message or see what's been sent to you, here are some top tips from Virgin on how to avoid falling victim to cyber attacks and data-stealing malware. Always double check who it's from Virgin Media is a big firm and that makes it a hot target for hackers. Crooks often use messages that look like brands such as Virgin as users are more likely to click if they think it's come from an office firm. However, if you hover over or right-click the sender's name, you'll be able to see the real email address it has actually been sent from. The sender's name may look legitimate, but often the email address will contain a small spelling error or could simply be a random assortment of numbers and letters. Spelling or grammar mistakes Another top tip from Virgin is to check the message for errors. "It's no longer a given that fraudulent emails will be riddled with errors, but it's){kind=link}
Virgin Media is reminding it customers about the resurgence of scams and how to avoid becoming the next victim.
Virgin Media users should remain vigilant when checking their daily dose of emails. That’s the latest update from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) who has just sent out another reminder to customers about the current dangers when heading online.
Scams continue to rise at an alarming rate with hackers using a number of sneaky tactics that could end up with unsuspecting consumers handing over highly personal data such as user names, passwords and even bank details.
“Have you been contacted out of the blue? Have you been asked to share personal details? Is there something about the email or text you’ve received that just feels off? Scammers work in lots of different ways, developing new techniques all the time, and will use texts, emails and calls to try and steal sensitive data from you,” Virgin explained in a message to users.
If you want to stay safe, there’s some good advice from the ISP and taking note of it could save you some serious grief.