What to do with a suspicious email from someone I know (seemingly using the real mail of that person)?

TL;DR, I think this mail was sent by mail.okgroup.cz. Not sure though, I would like confirmation.

I just got a mail from my sister with no subject and only a link.

NOTE; That the email used in this mail is the ACTUAL mail of my sister.

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Smashing Security #162: Robocalls, health hacks, and facial recognition fears

A hospital gets hacked because of an ex-employee’s grudge, robocalls are on the rise, and we share a scary story about the future of facial recognition.
All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashin… Continue reading Smashing Security #162: Robocalls, health hacks, and facial recognition fears

Is this a legitimate email – claims I’m a victim of Identity theft in Ireland? [closed]

Is email from international-affairs-australia@limerick-city.org legit?

I have just received an email stating I am a victim of identity theft from the above email address. The email requests I make urgent contact. I suspect this is a scam…. Continue reading Is this a legitimate email – claims I’m a victim of Identity theft in Ireland? [closed]

Sextortion scam leverages Nest video footage to fool victims into believing they are being spied upon everywhere

A bizarre sextortion scam is attempting to trick victims that not only has their smartphone been hacked to spy upon their private lives, but also every other device they have encountered which contains a built-in camera.
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Iranian Cyber-Attacks, Ring Class-Action Lawsuit, Preventing Calendar SPAM

In episode 103: The US Department of Homeland Security warns of Iranian cyber-attacks, Ring gets hit with a $5 million dollar class action lawsuit, and some quick tips on how to prevent calendar SPAM. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Ir… Continue reading Iranian Cyber-Attacks, Ring Class-Action Lawsuit, Preventing Calendar SPAM