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   suspicious

   /səˈspɪʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something: "he was suspicious of her motives" Similar doubtfulunsuredubiouswarycharyscepticaldistrustfulmistrustfuldisbelievinghaving reservationsapprehensivecynicaljaundicedinformal:iffyOpposite trustfultrusting
   • ▪ causing one to have the idea or impression that someone or something is questionable, dishonest, or dangerous: "they are not treating the fire as suspicious" Similar disreputableunsavourydubioussuspectguilty-lookingdishonest-lookingstrange-lookingqueer-lookingfunny-lookingslipperyinformal:shiftyshadydodgyquestionableoddstrangedubiousirregularqueerfunnydoubtfulnot quite rightunder suspicionmysteriousmurkydarkcriminaldishonestcorruptinformal:fishyshadydodgyOpposite uprightordinaryinnocent
   • ▪ having the belief or impression that someone is involved in an illegal or dishonest activity: "police were called when staff became suspicious"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French suspicious, from Latin suspiciosus, from suspicio(n-) (see suspicion).

   Derivatives

   • 1. suspiciousness noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhishingPhishing - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Phishing is a form of social engineering and a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as viruses, worms, adware, or ransomware.

3. www.wikihow.com › Avoid-Being-SuspiciousHow to Avoid Being Suspicious: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow

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   Jul 1, 2024 · 1. Come up with an excuse. If your overall plan fails, or you're being grilled by teachers, friends or parents, have a backup plan. This will make it much easier to get away with what you're trying to. [1] 2. Gain composure over yourself. Breathe deeply. Relax your face, and do not be tense at all!

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4. www.investopedia.com › terms › pPhishing: What it is And How to Protect Yourself - Investopedia

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Understanding Phishing. Phishing scammers create a false sense of security for their targets by spoofing or replicating the familiar, trusted logos of well-known, legitimate companies, or they...

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5. time.com › 7001670 › kamala-harris-fact-check-false-claimsFact-Checking False Claims About Kamala Harris | TIME

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   3 days ago · CLAIM: Harris is not Black. THE FACTS: This is false. Harris is Black and Indian. Her father, Donald Harris, is a Black man who was born in Jamaica. Shyamala Gopalan, her mother, was born in ...

6. bitwarden.com › blog › what-is-a-common-indicator-of-phishingWhat is a common indicator of a phishing attempt? - Bitwarden

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Below, we define phishing, discuss some recent statistics pertinent to understanding phishing attacks, share tips to help identify phishing attacks, and end with some strategies for protecting your data - such as utilizing a password manager.

7. securityscorecard.com › blog › types-of-phishing-attacks-and14 Types of Phishing Attacks and How to Identify Them

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   May 5, 2021 · 1. Email phishing. Also called “deception phishing,” email phishing is one of the most well-known attack types. Malicious actors send emails to users impersonating a known brand, leverage social engineering tactics to create a heightened sense of immediacy and then lead people to click on a link or download an asset.

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › sWhat Is Spoofing? How Scam Works and How To Protect Yourself -...

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   Jun 29, 2024 · What Is Spoofing? Spoofing is a type of scam in which a criminal disguises an email address, display name, phone number, text message, or website URL to convince a target that they are...