Watch out when messaging: Phishing attacks are no longer just being mounted as emails. — Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa
BERLIN: Boring-looking bank emails and would-be family members in distress are just two of the ways that cybercriminals like to fool people into sharing passwords and credit card details.
Alarm bells should always be ringing when a service or person asks for your password, especially for your online banking service, but also for your social media login details or phone number.
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