Security

So I just got this email that looks exactly like it’s from my bank, saying there’s been suspicious activity and I need to click a link to verify my account info. The email has their logo and even the right-looking footer, but the sender address is a bit off. I haven’t clicked anything yet because it smells fishy. I Googled the phone number and website in the email, and they don’t match the official ones. I’m wondering if anyone else has received emails like this and what the best way to confirm if it’s legit without giving away any info? I usually just call the bank’s official number, but I’m curious if there are other smart ways to double-check. Also, once you spot these…

So, last night I got an email from my bank saying there was a login to my account from a country I’ve never even been to. The email seemed legit, but it freaked me out because I haven’t traveled recently and I’m pretty sure I didn’t log in from anywhere suspicious. I immediately changed my password and enabled two-factor authentication, just to be safe. I also checked my recent transactions, and thankfully, nothing looks off. But I’m still wondering—how could someone get access without physically having my phone or computer? Could this be some sort of phishing trick or a fake alert? Has anyone else dealt with this kind of situation? What’s the best way to confirm if an al…

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how to stay safe online. With all the stories about data breaches and privacy concerns, it feels more important than ever to keep our personal info secure. A few months back, a friend of mine had her social media hacked, and it was a nightmare for her. She had to reset passwords, contact support, and deal with a bunch of unwanted messages sent from her account. It got me thinking about my own online habits. Here are a few things I've started doing: - Using a password manager to create and store strong passwords. Honestly, it's a lifesaver because I used to reuse passwords all the time. - Enabling two-factor authentication whereve…

I just got an email that looks like it’s from my bank saying there’s been suspicious activity on my account. It asks me to click a link and verify some personal details to secure my account. The email looks pretty legit at first glance – it has the bank’s logo and everything. I didn’t click the link right away and tried to log into my bank account through the official app instead. Everything seemed fine there, no alerts or messages. I’m worried this could be a phishing attempt, but the email address matched what I thought was the bank’s domain. I’m not sure if it’s a really convincing scam or if my bank is trying a new security step. Has anyone else gotten similar emails?…

Looking for some best practice/guidance material on how to secure an Ubuntu 22.04 server as well as the nginx/mdb services.