Cybersecurity expert has advice to protect from scams NBC Boston [Video]

October isn’t just about tricks and treats — it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And some scams can be scarier than anything you see on Halloween.

Truman Kain, a security researcher at Huntress, a cybersecurity company, has some tips to help keep people safe.

“Borderline on paranoia, I like to say, is going to keep you the most secure,” he said.

Kain said most of the time, humans are at the front line at defense when it comes to taking care of their personal information online.

“The attackers are not slowing down,” he said. “Things are just getting more and more ramped up. So, it’s up to you to kind of be vigilant.”

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