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Scams — the state of play

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Spot the scams

THERE WAS A time when you could rely almost exclusively on your Apple devices to keep you safe and secure. If you needed extra protection, then antivirus software sealed the deal. But bad actors have found ways to bypass such security measures by targeting the weakest point in any system: us.

Hackers and scammers have realized they can trick people into giving up personal details or even handing control of their devices to a third party. What started out as simple “phishing” — an attempt to steal people’s personal information

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