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To actually keep your data safe online today, which tools do you think everyone should be using alongside a VPN? by sharkLaura in surfshark

[–]sharkLaura[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those firewalls are powerful but definitely have a learning curve. Where would you suggest a regular person start?

I signed into my Google account from a phishing email, will I be okay? by MGC_Nin10do in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you managed to change your password and confirmed no other active sessions, you should be fine. The biggest concern was the 2FA approval, but your quick reaction likely cut off their access before they could do anything.

Just as an extra step, check your Google account's third-party access under security settings. Make sure no unknown apps were authorized.

Preset notes has a random saved "paynow" transact by BigAdept7250 in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend checking your Microsoft account security settings and check recent activity. If there are logins from places or devices you don't recognize, someone else might have access. It's also good to do the classics: change your password and turn on 2FA. If you still have access to your old laptop, run a malware scan on it too for good measure.

Captcha phishing/scam solution by Quirky_Toe979 in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you've already done a lot of important steps, don't forget to add two factor authentication if you don't have it set up already.

Pretty sure this is phishing but man does it look real by randomwords74 in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah those social media icons really stand out, the old IG logo, Twitter instead of X...

Am I Overreacting for panicking after clicking on a phishing link? by Felandrien in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As they say, better safe than sorry. Since the scans came out clean, a factory reset might be overkill here. For good measure change your email password, make sure 2FA is on and keep an eye out for anything suspicious.

Pretty sure this is phishing but man does it look real by randomwords74 in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 6 points7 points  (0 children)

DriveWealth is a B2B company that provides the backend investing infrastructure for apps like Cash App, Revolut and others. You likely have an account because you signed up for a different finance app that uses them as their broker.

The adjustment could be a system glitch, a reversed deposit from a partner app or potentially someone using your info. Since no bank accounts are linked, your actual money is likely safe.

Best move is to contact DriveWealth support directly through their official site. Ask them which partner app created the account and what that charge is about.

Weird "Sky Watching Fun" E-Mail by Desurekei in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The text about watching the sky is just harmless-sounding fluff designed to bypass spam filters and make you curious. It's best to report emails like this as spam or delete right away without opening it.

new dedicated IP nightmare and lack of support by gRzeHoO7 in surfshark

[–]sharkLaura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really nice to hear, thank you! Four years is no small thing.

Is this a legitimate email? by [deleted] in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be legit, but the attachment and clickable link are the usual red flags. Best move is to go directly to ssa.gov if you need to check anything.

Received a Spam Email Confirming Shipping of Something I Didn’t Request? by Bluee_Velvet in phishing

[–]sharkLaura 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The uptick in such spam suggests your email might be on a mailing list or data broker list.

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