<ul><li>Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis, using public curiosity and emotion to launch scams and spread malware.</li><li>Cybercriminals are ready to exploit any event of global interest, it has already happened in the past during events like Queen Elizabeth II’s death or the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li>Disinformation and fake news spread like wildfire during these events, with cybercriminals using AI-generated images and videos to fuel conspiracy theories and draw clicks and shares.</li><li>To protect oneself, it is advised to keep the browser and OS up to date, use trusted web protection tools, be skeptical of sensational headlines, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and invest in a comprehensive security suite.</li></ul>

Crooks exploit the death of Pope Francis

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