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Quid Pro Quo
Quid pro quo attacks involve an attacker offering something — typically a service or benefit — in exchange for information or access. Common examples include fake IT support offering to fix problems in exchange for login credentials, or surveys promising rewards for personal information.
How to identify
- Unsolicited offers of help, especially tech support
- Someone asking for your password to "fix" a problem
- Surveys or forms promising rewards for personal information
- Callers offering free security audits or software upgrades
- Requests for remote access to your computer
- Offers that require you to disable security features
- Help that requires sharing login credentials
How to prevent
- Never share passwords or credentials for "troubleshooting"
- Only accept IT support through official channels
- Be suspicious of unsolicited help offers
- Verify the identity of anyone offering technical assistance
- Don't disable security software at anyone's request
- Report unsolicited support calls to your IT department
- Use official support ticket systems for tech issues
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