Tips to Stop Email Address Harvesting
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
Without a doubt chatbots or large language models lower the barrier for entry to cybercrime, making it possible to create well-written phishing campaigns and generate malware that less capable coders could not produce alone.
When sharing your email address online, consider obfuscating it. For example, use “user [at] domain [dot] com” instead of the actual email format. This makes it harder for automated bots to recognize and harvest.
Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or on websites, especially those promising prizes, discounts, or freebies. These could be traps designed to harvest email addresses.
SOURCE:
Kowski, J. S., Email obfuscation tactics elude security protections, Bloomberg.com, 6/19/2024.
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The Presence of Security is Still The Best Deterrent to Crime
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
CVS, Target and other chains have barricaded everything from toiletries to cleaning supplies. It’s backfired in almost every way. Different products experience different theft rates, depending on store location and other factors.
Beyond the financial impact of these crimes, the violence and concerns over safety continue to be the priority for all retailers. Professional security services is a strong deterrent, forcing criminals to think twice before they try to steal something. Security guards also handle vandalism and disturbances, ensuring customers’ shopping experience remains peaceful.
SOURCE: Mull, A., Retailers Locked Up Their Products—and Broke Shopping in America, Bloomberg.com, 8/01/2024.
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Employee Safety in the Face of Organized Retail Crime
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services –
The rash of flash-mob-style robberies in Los Angeles prompted several task forces of local and federal agencies to target the thefts, as well as work with retailers to enhance security and deterrence measures.
To overcome the ongoing threat of organized retail crime, pairing safety technology and ongoing safety training can keep employees and customers safe.
SOURCE:
Hernandez, S. Smash-and-grab robbers coordinated crimes on social media. Eight culprits now face prison, Los Angeles Times. 7/30/2024.
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