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Don’t Be Fooled by “Vishing” Scams
How Fraudsters Use Caller ID Spoofing to Gain Your Trust
At Manasquan Bank, safeguarding your financial information is one of our highest priorities. Unfortunately, as technology evolves, so do the tactics scammers use to target consumers. One growing form of fraud is known as vishing — short for voice phishing.
Don’t Be Fooled: Understanding Deepfakes and How to Protect Yourself
Technology continues to evolve — and so do the tactics scammers use to deceive consumers. One of the fastest-growing threats today involves deepfakes: highly realistic fake videos, images, and voice recordings created using artificial intelligence (AI).
At Manasquan Bank, we want to help you stay informed and protected against emerging forms of fraud.
Be Cautious with “Summarize with AI” Features on Websites
Artificial intelligence tools are becoming more common online, and many websites now offer features such as “Summarize with AI” to help visitors quickly review content. While these tools can be convenient, cybersecurity researchers have found that some websites may attempt to influence how AI assistants recommend businesses, products, or services.
In some cases, this could make certain companies appear more trustworthy or highly recommended than they actually are.
Be Careful Opening Unexpected Microsoft Office Documents
Cybersecurity researchers recently discovered a sophisticated attack that uses malicious Microsoft Office documents to install malware on computers. In this campaign, attackers sent emails with documents that looked legitimate but contained hidden code designed to infect the device as soon as the file was opened.
While the initial activity was seen in parts of Europe, the technique could potentially be used anywhere because it targets widely used software like Microsoft Office.