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Get practical tips to protect yourself from online phishing schemes and discover how cybersecurity tools like Guardio can keep you safe."}},"author":{"name":"Rotem Tal - Senior Cybersecurity Expert |Writer & Editor|","image":{"fixed":{"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/tdnn4v0n6ild/5VFI2fXyi3N5Fuhnj3EXRX/38102343f57bcb5f1228f632b389c8e6/Rotem_Tal_cyber_security_content_writer.png?w=40&h=40&q=50&fit=fill"}}},"coverImage":{"fixed":{"width":810,"height":477,"src":"//images.ctfassets.net/tdnn4v0n6ild/RYyFN3m9WitH65BmK89jI/d975b7630c861b571db11e28dc717b52/shutterstock_2194803263.jpg?w=810&h=477&q=50&fit=fill"}},"tags":null,"publishDate":"2024-07-15T11:00+03:00","publishDateFormatted":"July 15th","body":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"tableOfContents":"","timeToRead":7,"htmlAst":{"type":"element","tagName":"div","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"h2","properties":{"id":"phishing-in-disguise-homograph-attacks-and-cyrillic-scams-are-fooling-millions","style":"position:relative;"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"#phishing-in-disguise-homograph-attacks-and-cyrillic-scams-are-fooling-millions","ariaLabel":"phishing in disguise homograph attacks and cyrillic scams are fooling millions permalink","className":["anchor","before"]},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"svg","properties":{"ariaHidden":"true","focusable":"false","height":"16","version":"1.1","viewBox":"0 0 16 16","width":"16"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"path","properties":{"fillRule":"evenodd","d":"M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"},"children":[]}]}]},{"type":"text","value":"Phishing in disguise: Homograph attacks and Cyrillic scams are fooling millions"}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"What if you got an email from your bank saying there's a problem with your account, and all you need to do to fix it is click this link: "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"http://citib%D0%B0nk.com","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"http://citibаnk.com"}]},{"type":"text","value":"? The email looks legit, complete with your bank's logos—but you're no rookie. You've been reading this blog for a while, so you know things aren't always as they seem. You hover over the URL, and it looks totally legit... But here's the kicker—scammers are using Cyrillic letters to disguise fake websites. Something that an untrained eye wouldn’t notice, detect, and totally fall for it."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"But hold up, what's Cyrillic, and what are these scams all about? Glad you asked because, in this article, we'll break down exactly what Cyrillic scams are and how to spot them. As an added bonus, we'll show you how having Guardio by your side can protect you, even if you do end up clicking that sketchy link. Ready? 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It’s an alphabet used in many Slavic languages like Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian. It’s got some letters that look just like our Latin alphabet but with a sneaky twist. This is where the magic—or rather, the mischief—happens. Scammers "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cyrillic-characters-are-favorites-for-idn-homograph-attacks/","title":"Bleeping Computer - Cyrillic Characters Are Favorites for IDN Homograph Attacks","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"use Cyrillic letters"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to craft URLs that look legit but lead you straight into their lair. So, that link you clicked? It’s not taking you to Citibank; it's leading you somewhere far more dangerous."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"blockquote","properties":{"className":["instagram-media"],"dataInstgrmCaptioned":"","dataInstgrmPermalink":"https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wjln1gyRD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading","dataInstgrmVersion":"14","style":" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"div","properties":{"style":"padding:16px;"},"children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wjln1gyRD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading","style":" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;","target":"_blank"},"children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"element","tagName":"div","properties":{"style":" display: flex; 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It's like a digital shell game, where spotting the real site from the fake one becomes a challenge for the untrained eye."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"These scams take phishing attacks to a whole new level exploiting the visual similarities between Cyrillic and Latin characters to create "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/blog/how-to-identify-fake-websites","title":"Guardio Blog - How To Identify Fake Websites: Your Comprehensive Guide","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"fake websites"}]},{"type":"text","value":" that look almost identical to legitimate ones. Hackers using visually similar characters to deceive in phishing schemes rely on this trick to lure you into clicking on malicious links. 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These internet safety tips and top-notch cybersecurity solutions will help you stay ahead of the game."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Stay aware of URLs:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" Always hover over links before clicking to ensure they lead where they claim. 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Knowledge is your first line of defense."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use strong, unique passwords:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" Create "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/blog/how-to-create-a-strong-password-that-you-will-remember","title":"Guardio Blog - How to Create a Strong Password That You Will Remember","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"complex passwords"}]},{"type":"text","value":" for different accounts and change them regularly to minimize the risk of a security breach."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Check website authenticity:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" Before entering sensitive information, verify the site's authenticity by "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/blog/dangers-of-visiting-unsecured-websites","title":"Guardio Blog - Dangers of visiting unsecured websites","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"checking for HTTPS"}]},{"type":"text","value":" and looking for typos or unusual characters in the URL that might indicate a URL spoofing attempt."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Be cautious with emails and texts:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" Don’t click on links or "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/dictionary/phishing","title":"Guardio Dictionary - What's phishing?","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"download attachments"}]},{"type":"text","value":" from unknown or suspicious sources. Always verify the sender's information."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Update software regularly:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" To protect against the latest threats, keep your operating system, browser, and security software up-to-date."}]},{"type":"element","tagName":"p","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"element","tagName":"strong","properties":{},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cybersecurity tools:"}]},{"type":"text","value":" Scams are getting harder to spot and easier to fall for, so it’s not a matter of if you come across a scam but when. That’s where cybersecurity software like "},{"type":"element","tagName":"a","properties":{"href":"https://guard.io/plans","title":"Guardio Plans Page","target":"_blank","rel":["nofollow"]},"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Guardio"}]},{"type":"text","value":" comes in. Guardio offers comprehensive browser protection, identifies malicious Cyrillic links and scams, blocks fake websites, provides data breach protection, and filters out SMS scams. 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