In the media, misinformation is regularly discussed, primarily in relation to politics and is often used interchangeably with fake news. Even though these are major problems, a greater and more direct threat is frequently disregarded: how cybercriminals utilise false information to steal from businesses and people.
The dictionary defines disinformation as “false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive.” But when mixed with a lot of exact and genuine information, particularly information that only a select few are aware of, misinformation can be highly persuasive and deceitful. Criminals can use real information stolen through cyberattacks, along with a little bit of deception, to have a significant financial impact on both businesses and people.
Using wire transfers for profit
Most of us have heard of fraud schemes that target credit card information. Most of the time, erroneous credit card charges may be disputed or reversed, preventing you from eventually losing any money. However,
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