The message will look like someone you trust

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After Evil Steve receives a phishing lure that appears to come from a known contact, Dr. Dave explains that impersonating a friend or family member is exactly what makes the attack effective. His warning is direct: a message does not become trustworthy simply because the sender name is familiar.

2:48 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2012-10-20. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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