Two-faced spam emails try to trick you twice

Written By kerry tomlinson

Image: Cyber Giraffe & Ampyx News

Attackers are trying an interesting tactic to try to get you to bite. They're turning one email into two.

Here's how it works.

WATCH HERE:

Story originally published March 16, 2023.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly called Ampere News).

 

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