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           Apple Explains How to Identify Social Engineering Attacks

   Adam Engst

   In a notable update to a support document explaining how to recognize
   and avoid scams, [1]Apple writes:

     Social engineering is a type of targeted attack that relies on
     impersonation, deception, and manipulation to gain access to your
     personal data. In this attack, scammers will pretend to be
     representatives of a trusted company or entity over the phone or
     through other communication methods. They will often use
     sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details
     such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial
     information.

   The document, which first appeared in the Wayback Machine in late 2023,
   says nothing that will surprise security-savvy Apple users, but it's an
   excellent summary you can share with those who are less aware of
   tech-related scams. It also brings together all the email addresses to
   which you can report scammers trying to impersonate Apple. The 4 July
   2024 update adds a particularly helpful section on identifying social
   engineering attacks of all types.

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