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“Spam filters are supposed to block e-mail scams from ever reaching us, but criminals have learned to circumvent them by personalizing their notes with information gleaned from the Internet and by grooming victims over time.” quote by Maria Konnikova
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“Spam filters are supposed to block e-mail scams from ever reaching us, but criminals have learned to circumvent them by personalizing their notes with information gleaned from the Internet and by grooming victims over time.”

Maria Konnikova

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Scammers adapt by tailoring messages with personal data, making attacks harder to detect.

In simple terms: Phishers use personal info to bypass filters.

Key Takeaway

Stay skeptical, verify sources.

Themes

security psychology technology

Mood

cautious alert

Type

educational warning

When to use this quote

  • email management
  • online banking
  • social media interactions

Key Concepts

social engineering personalization cyber threats

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify unknown senders?
  • What habits reduce phishing risk?
A Different Perspective

Even with vigilance, sophisticated attacks can still succeed.

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