Truth 3 Phishing via snail mail
When you think of phishing, you probably think of the annoying emails you receive that request you to change your password on your PayPal account. They’re annoying, and fortunately, they’re starting to get easier to detect. However, what happens when the same tactics are used via the U.S. Mail? What if you received a letter from your bank that required you to fill out a form to validate your information and mail it back? It’s easy to believe that you would be suspicious, but when I started actually testing people, I was surprised to see just how quick people were to give their confidential information.
You open your mailbox, and there’s an envelope from your bank. Inside is a letter along with a separate questionnaire ...
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