Scammers convince victims to grant them remote access to theirdevices under the pretense of technical support or securityassistance.
How This Can Happen to Us:
Victims receive acall or email from someone posing as tech support. They are trickedinto installing remote access software, allowing scammers to stealdata or install malware.
Example of a Scam:
A user gets an email from"PayPal" claiming their account is compromised. The scammertakes remote control of their device and steals banking details.
How to Protect Yourself:
Never grant remote access to unknown callers.
Use multi-factor authentication for sensitive accounts.
Regularly update security software.