How to prevent LinkedIn account hacking: Check your email addresses

As October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I thought I would share out something I've noticed recently on LinkedIn. 🚨 A connection request followed by “Hey, great to connect! Can we move this chat to WhatsApp or iMsg?” It might seem harmless—but it’s a growing social engineering scam showing up across professional networks. Here’s how it usually goes: 1️⃣ Someone sends a friendly connection request. 2️⃣ A short chat starts in DMs. 3️⃣ Then comes the request to move the conversation to WhatsApp or iMessage. This is a red flag. 🚩 Once off LinkedIn, it’s easier for scammers to impersonate others, share fake job offers, or collect personal information. 🔒 Stay cyber smart this October (and always): ✅ Keep conversations on LinkedIn until you verify who you’re talking to. ✅ Don’t share personal details or move to another platform too soon. ✅ Report or block suspicious accounts by clicking the “More” (…) menu on their profile → “Report or Block.” Be aware and keep your network and your personal information safe.💼 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #LinkedInSafety #StaySecure #PhishingAwareness #OnlineSafety #CyberSmarts

🔒 Spot the Difference: Fake vs Real Gmail Emails Every day, cybercriminals are sending out phishing emails that look almost identical to real Gmail alerts. One click on a fake link can expose your personal or university data. Here’s how you can quickly identify the difference: ❌ Fake Gmail Emails • Sent from suspicious addresses (e.g., support@gmail.com) • Urgent/scary subject lines (Urgent Action Required!) • Fake links (e.g., accounts.gogle.com) • Poor grammar & pressure tactics ✅ Real Gmail Emails • Sent from official Google domains (no-reply@accounts.google.com) • Clear subject lines (Unusual Sign-In Activity) • Secure links (e.g., accounts.google.com) • Professional tone with accurate details ⸻ 💡 Quick Security Tips: ✔️ Check the sender’s email address carefully ✔️ Hover over links before clicking ✔️ Never share your password via email ✔️ Enable 2-Step Verification ✔️ When in doubt, go directly to myaccount.google.com ⸻ ⚡ Awareness is the first step to protection. Share this with your family, friends, or colleagues – let’s make phishing harder for attackers! 👉 Have you ever received a suspicious Gmail email? How did you handle it? #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Google #EmailSecurity #Awareness #DataProtection

Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Be Alert for Messaging Scams It always starts with a simple message. 💬 A “Hi, is this you in this video?” Or “Click to claim your reward.” Before you know it, your curiosity leads you to click… and boom 💥 — you’ve just given a scammer access to your data or device. Scammers are getting smarter. They use messaging apps — WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, even LinkedIn DMs — to spread malicious links and attachments designed to steal your information or infect your systems. Here’s how to stay safe: 🔒 Don’t click on unexpected links — even from people you know. 🛑 Verify before you reply or download. 💡 Report suspicious messages immediately. Remember: One careless click can put your personal and organizational data at risk. Stay alert. Stay secure. KnowBe4 Newedge Finance #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #DataProtection #InfoSec #KnowBe4 #OnlineSafety #Phishing

🚨 Security Alert: My LinkedIn Account Was Compromised Hi everyone, I want to inform you that my LinkedIn account was recently hacked. The attacker gained access, deleted my profile data and posts, and may have interacted with some of you under my name. Thankfully, I’ve regained control and taken steps to secure my account. If you received any suspicious messages or requests from me, please disregard them—and feel free to let me know. 🔒 Here’s what you can do to stay safe: Change your LinkedIn password if you haven’t recently Enable two-step verification in your account settings Be cautious of unusual messages, especially those asking for personal info or money Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s help each other stay protected. Thanks for your support and understanding

Do not try to impersonate Nord VPN and do phishing. Raw message shows what originating servers were. Clickbait will not work on someone who just graduated with security training at yet another bank. There is a reason LinkedIn does not have some data that were reported as exposed by #Linkedin... and LinkedIn never had that data. There is a reason why LinkedIn may not have full profile. There is a reason why some tiny drops of false information maybe on LinkedIn do deceive or detect and report to law enforcement. There is a reason why some of people collaborate with intelligence community. Stay alert.

Cybersecurity outbound campaigns don't fail because of the offer. They fail before the first email even lands. Deliverability is the silent killer. Here's what I see over and over again when speaking to cyber leaders: - Sending from the main corporate domain - No SPF, DKIM, or DMARC set up - New inboxes blasting 100+ emails on day one - Buying unverified lists and ignoring bounce rates - "Spray and pray" sequences that trigger spam filters instantly The result? 👎🏼Emails never hit the inbox 👎🏼Domain reputation gets burned 👎🏼Prospects never even see the message 👎🏼Pipeline suffers and teams blame "outbound" It's not that outbound doesn't work. It's that most cyber firms are unknowingly breaking the rules of deliverability. That's why in our free webinar on Linkedln, we're going deep into this exact problem: "Why Most Cybersecurity Outbound Fails (And How to Fix It)" Date: 25/09/2025 Time: 8PM UK / 3PM EST looking forward to seeing you! link in the comment section below

*STOP SCROLLING* Many email service providers including GMAIL and MICROSOFT have increased the SPAM/ QUARANTINE sensitivity filters in your email. This is true, even if you mark it as "NOT SPAM" or even have a filter to "NEVER SEND TO SPAM" and even if you have saved the address to your contacts. Check your spam, junk, and quarantine folders. And remember, if YOU are missing important emails, so are your RECIPIENTS. So don't automatically assume that a "non-response" means anything personal. I found at least 20 important emails, 4 newsletters that I actually read, and responses to marketing and support tickets in mine every day last week. At the same time—REALLY double check the senders address and make sure it isn't a scam or phishing scheme. It's like, Google wants to be better about cyber security but went so far overboard, this kind of discernment is now an URGENT skill to develop. If you need help with adding contacts, or setting up filters in GMAIL, please let me know!

In a new phishing method that is now spreading, it is attempting to steal users' Microsoft account data. Method of Errand: The email appears as if it is from Microsoft with the subject "Request a new password set", but the sender is not @microsoft.com It is '@rnicrosoft.com' watch out for the first two letters (The letter M was replaced by the consecutive letters r and n to try to trick the user.) - Be mindful of the email address (especially the @ section) for any message that asks you for personal information. - Do not click on links or attachments in suspicious emails. - Always log in to your accounts directly through the official website and not through the links sent.

Your LinkedIn Profile Through a Hacker's Eyes Your professional profile is a goldmine for social engineers. We break down exactly which details—job title, projects, connections—are weaponized for attacks. See your public profile the way a scammer does. Hackers use your openness to craft convincing phishing messages and targeted scams. We expose the common oversharing mistakes that put you and your company at risk. Awareness is your filter. Learn to lock down your digital footprint without harming your professional brand. We provide simple privacy settings adjustments to stay visible yet secure. Don't make the hacker’s job easy.

Online scams are evolving: and right now, AI-generated fake Facebook events are targeting some of the people we care about most: seniors. Imagine your relatives or employees stumbling upon what looks like a harmless local event, only to be lured into sharing sensitive information, clicking malicious links, or even sending money to scammers. These fake events exploit trust and familiarity. Businesses and families must stay vigilant: • Scrutinize event details: look for typos, generic info, odd images, or lack of a credible host. • Double-check with the venue or official page before clicking or RSVPing. • Remind your team and loved ones: Never share personal data: or make payments: through unverified event invites. • Encourage open conversations about suspicious online content, making it easier for everyone to ask questions and act safely. At Comm Tech, MSP Inc, we’re committed to educating organizations and families about the latest cyber threats, while providing robust security solutions to help you stay a step ahead. Stay aware. Take action. Protect your people: on Facebook and everywhere else you connect. Looking for expert advice or customized cyber training? Connect with us!