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  2. 4 Steps To Take if You’ve Clicked on a Phishing Link - AOL

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    Many phishing attempts also download hacking software to your device without your knowledge or consent. Disconnect the device from the internet and practice regular data leak management steps ...

  3. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Sometimes a hyperlink can be displayed as an AOL link in an email when in fact the destination URL is to a malicious domain. • Be careful when authorizing an app to access your account or when providing any third-party access to your account info.

  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. Drive-by download - Wikipedia

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    In computer security, a drive-by download is the unintended download of software, typically malicious software. The term "drive-by download" usually refers to a download which was authorized by a user without understanding what is being downloaded, such as in the case of a Trojan horse. In other cases, the term may simply refer to a download ...

  6. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    Keeping your account safe is important to us. If you think someone is trying to access or take over your account, there are some important steps you need to take to secure your information.

  7. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    These emails tend to try to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment by telling you a story. Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on ...

  8. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    Computer users unwittingly download and install rogue security software, malware disguised as antivirus software, by following the messages which appear on their screen. The software then pretends to find multiple viruses on the victim's computer, "removes" a few, and asks for payment in order to take care of the rest.

  9. Criticism of Facebook - Wikipedia

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    Facebook quickly reacted and started to criticise the initiative, claiming the Apple's anti-tracking privacy focused change will have "harmful impact on many small businesses that are struggling to stay afloat and on the free internet that we all rely on more than ever". Facebook also launched a so-called "Speak Up For Small Businesses" page.