Weekly Security Tip - How Fear Tactics Work: Beginner

Cybercriminals don’t need advanced tech to hack you—they just need to make you panic.  

In this week's Micro Training, we'll discover how fear-based scams work, and what one might look like.

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Quick Tips

• When you perceive a threat, your brain’s fear center activates. In these cases, you’re no longer thinking critically—you’re reacting.    

• If an unexpected contact triggers fear, anxiety, or pressure to act, treat it as a red flag.