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  2. Evil twin (wireless networks) - Wikipedia

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    The counterfeit access point may be given the same SSID and BSSID as a nearby Wi-Fi network. The evil twin can be configured to pass Internet traffic through to the legitimate access point while monitoring the victim's connection, [ 3 ] or it can simply say the system is temporarily unavailable after obtaining a username and password.

  3. PRIVATE WiFi Member Benefit FAQs - AOL Help

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    PRIVATE WiFi assigns you an anonymous, untraceable IP address that hides your actual IP address and location. PRIVATE WiFi solves the inherent security problems of public WiFi hotspots by giving you the same encryption technology used by corporations, big banks and the government.

  4. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

  5. 9 Common Scams Fraudsters Could Fool You With in 2025

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    Hopefully, by 2025, everyone will know to not give their credit card information or Social Security number out through emails or text messages with unknown parties. The good news is that some ...

  6. 4 Modern Conveniences That Can Put Your Money at Risk - AOL

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    Robbing a bank may be difficult, but stealing an identity gets easier every day. Many shortcuts designed to enhance convenience for customers also make hackers' and thieves' jobs easier, as well.

  7. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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    For scams conducted via written communication, baiters may answer scam emails using throwaway email accounts, pretending to be receptive to scammers' offers. [4]Popular methods of accomplishing the first objective are to ask scammers to fill out lengthy questionnaires; [5] to bait scammers into taking long trips; to encourage the use of poorly made props or inappropriate English-language ...

  8. Rogue access point - Wikipedia

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    These include managed access points in the secure network plus access points in the neighborhood. A wireless intrusion prevention system facilitates the job of auditing these access points on a continuous basis to learn whether there are any rogue access points among them. In order to detect rogue access points, two conditions need to be tested:

  9. This Is What an Amazon Email Scam Looks Like - AOL

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    The scam could also be hoping to gain access to your Amazon account or financial information by tricking you into entering your log-in credentials, credit card number, or other personal data like ...