Alina Benny

Aura Cybersecurity Editor

Alina Benny is a writer and editor at Aura, covering the gamut of security topics for the company, including online safety, identity theft, and fraud. Before Aura, she oversaw part of Nextiva’s marketing efforts. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from the Cochin University of Science and Technology and has nearly a decade in content marketing. Twitter: @heyabenny

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Alina Benny

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Fraud

Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams: Don't Lose Money Winning

Instead of handing over your prize winnings and going on their way, sweepstakes scammers are notorious for soliciting funds to cover taxes or fees.

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November 14, 2023
Illustration of a fishing rod emerging from an envelope on a laptop screen as if to indicate a phishing email
Internet Security

20 Phishing Email Examples: What Not To Fall For In 2024

Spotting a scam email isn't easy if you don't know the signs. Here are 20 phishing email examples that might look real at first.

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November 8, 2023
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Credit & Finance

How To Prevent Check Washing: 8 Steps

Personal and pre-printed checks carry the highest risk of being washed. Here are eight ways to prevent check washing.

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November 8, 2023
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Internet Security

What Are “Spam Risk” Phone Calls? Why Do They Keep Calling?

AT&T identifies an unwanted or potentially harmful call as a “Spam Risk”. Answering these calls could do more than just increase scam call frequency.

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November 6, 2023
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Internet Security

What Are Scam Likely Calls? Can You Block Them?

Scam likely calls are those incoming calls that a carrier suspects to be spam. Follow these steps to block these types of calls and more.

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November 3, 2023
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Credit & Finance

What Is a Credit Card Skimmer? How To Spot & Avoid Skimming

Card skimming in the United States surged by 700% in the first half of 2022. Here’s how to identify credit card skimmers right away.

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October 30, 2023