Phishing and scams on Linux
Running Linux protects you from a lot of malware, but it makes no difference at all to phishing. A scam email or fake login page works the same whatever system you're on, because it targets you, not your computer. This is the threat most likely to catch out a Linux user, so it's worth knowing the signs.
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How to spot a phishing message
A few tells give most scams away.
4 steps
The habit that beats it
When a message asks you to log in or pay, don't use its link. Open a new browser tab and type the company's address yourself, or use a bookmark. That one habit defeats almost every phishing attempt.
If you clicked
If you entered your password on a fake page, change that password straight away, and change it anywhere else you used the same one. Turn on two-factor authentication for that account. If it involved payment details, contact your bank.
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