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What is the key to online fraud according to Rachel Tobac?
What is open source intelligence (OSINT)?
What are cover stories in the context of online fraud?
What is a data breach?
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How can malware be used in online fraud?
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How do many victims of modern online fraud realise what's happened?
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What is the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?
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How can individuals stay safe from online fraud?
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What resources does the BBC offer for learning about online fraud?
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What is online fraud?
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Study Notes
- Online fraud involves using the internet to trick someone into giving away money or data.
- Rachel Tobac, an expert in cyber crime, explains that getting people's information is the key to online fraud.
- Fraudsters use open source intelligence (OSINT) to look up everything about a person, including their social media activity.
- Cover stories are false stories told by fraudsters to hide the truth and trick people into sharing personal data.
- Data breaches occur when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it.
- Malware can be used to gain login details and passwords, which are then used to infiltrate other online accounts.
- Modern fraudsters are so devious that many victims only realise what's happened after their bank accounts have been emptied.
- The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the UK has paid out £27 billion, with fraudsters attempting to defraud it.
- To stay safe from online fraud, it's important to practice good cyber security.
- The BBC offers resources such as the News Review podcast and the 6 Minute English program for learning more about trending topics and vocabulary related to online fraud.
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