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Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

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Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe

Geopolitical conflict creates opportunities for fraudsters to exploit heightened anxiety and information chaos. Scammers leverage international turmoil to launch social engineering and phishing campaigns targeting individuals seeking crisis information.

Why it matters: Security practitioners should educate end users to verify sources during geopolitical events, as phishing and fraud attempts spike during international instability and affect employees across all organizations.

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