Duped pulls back the curtain to reveal today's dark digital world, where hackers stalk in the shadows and fraudsters craft schemes to deceive you. The book explores scams that threaten not only your financial security but also your most sensitive data - including your very identity. A seasoned cybersecurity veteran guides you through the minefield of modern day scams with pragmatism and a touch of humor. These cautionary short stories illuminate the pitfalls that await unwary and unsuspecting victims and empower organizations and individuals to recognize and defend against the growing threat of online scams and attacks. Join the adventure with real life accounts of corporate espionage, ransomware havoc, data leakage, identity theft, phishing attacks, cryptocurrency scams, phone number spoofing, embezzlement, and retail fraud.
Do not feel ashamed if you have been duped. Instead, share your story so that others may learn. There are two sides to every coin, and the opposite of weakness and vulnerability is strength and resilience. By sharing stories of the scams we have encountered, we forge a collective immunity and strengthen our defenses against the hackers.
