Occasionally, we get reports from our users that they’ve received suspicious emails… from us!

These “official emails” usually notify recipients that their accounts have been suspended, and that they need to click a certain link to reinstate it. These messages are not from Socket! But by spoofing actual notifications we’ve sent in the past, spammers can make their traps look pretty convincing.

“Data breach”- something that only happens to other people, right? It may be more common than you think. Since 2005, over 563 millions records containing sensitive information have been compromised, and according to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, this number could be even higher.

If your personal info falls into the hands of thieves, there are still ways for you to protect yourself. Even some of our own techs have been victims of identity theft, and they've offered us a few tips.

There's a common stereotype associated with "the hacker" - rapid typing, green flashing text, dark rooms and secrecy.

In reality, someone looking to steal your identity, whether for profit or just for fun, can do it with a simple phone call and a quick Google search - no tech skills required.

Understanding how this can happen makes it easier to mitigate or outright prevent damage, should you be the target of a cyber attack.