The message was simple: "Tired of paying monthly? Here is the full suite. Enjoy." Leo clicked. A file began to download: . The Red Flags
Don't save passwords directly in your browser. Dedicated managers like Bitwarden or 1Password offer better encryption and aren't as easily "scraped" by basic stealers.
SMS-based authentication is weak. Use app-based authenticators like Google Authenticator or hardware keys to keep your accounts safe even if your password is stolen.
Despite his excitement, a few things felt off—details Leo would later learn were classic red flags of social engineering :