Dealing with Cyber Scams
Keywords:
cyber scam, cybercrime, online threatsAbstract
Nowadays, online threats and cyber scams are continuously occurring, with scam patterns being regularly modified. This causes widespread damage to individuals’ property and results in high-value losses. This article aims to present information about cyber scams, which can be categorized into four types: (1) Scams using social engineering techniques, (2) Threatening, (3) Remote access scams, and (4) Other forms of scams, including case studies. It also provides prevention guidelines and response methods to scams and online threats to promote awareness and understanding among individuals so they can immediately manage potential situations.
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