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Beware of phishing bait

Phishing attacks claimed even more victims this year. Here are the most common scams to watch out for

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As you get ready to welcome 2020, be mindful there will be threats aplenty in the coming year.

Topping the threat list are phishing attacks. Phishing is a cybercrime in which scammers send you a malicious message while impersonating someone you know or trust, such as your colleague, relative, bank or telco.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 25, 2019, with the headline Beware of phishing bait. Subscribe