A popular hoax on TikTok involves calling friends and telling them that a sizable sum of money is about to be deducted from their account using an automated answering machine voice.

According to a study by the University of Oxford, money is a transmission route for bacteria, up to 26,000 per banknote. In many areas, the fear that banknotes or coins are a vehicle for the transmission of infection has caused some establishments or services to prohibit it. Many US restaurants have gone cashless and are using QR codes for menus.

Scammers know that many are looking for bargains, are in a rush and that we might have our guard down a bit more than usual. But it’s not all doom and gloom! Global Information Security is here to bring you gift of cybersecurity knowledge – practical tips that can help protect you and your family during this busy time of year.

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