Other “lesser-known” threats range from online quizzes that ask for personal information to uploading photos that contain associated data about where you live or work. Unsecured smart home devices and phony charging cables round out Wired’s list of below-the-radar cybersecurity threats.
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These Cybersecurity Threats Can Take Firms By Surprise
Certain threats, like ransomware or widespread iOS bugs, may dominate the headlines, but unfamiliar USB drives, forgotten app accounts and unnecessary browser extensions are among risk factors that can sneak up on organizations. So reports Wired.
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