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Cyber criminals often exploit #SocialEngineering tactics like curiosity, greed, and even FOMO to get us to fall for the bait. When something sounds or feels too good to be true, pause and breathe. Try this box breathing exercise (4–4–4–4) to reset before clicking.

A message pops up: “I’m stuck abroad. Please send money.” It looks like your sister / brother / wife. It feels urgent. But is it real? 👀 With just a few seconds of audio, scammers can create #AI-driven deepfake calls that sound exactly like your loved ones, exploiting trust, urgency and fear to trick you. Training our #digitalmindfulness, and using a simple safe word can help us pause, breathe, and verify before we act. 🎥 Watch the first animated video in our 2025 #GEANTCybersecurity campaign to see why slowing down matters. Be mindful. Stay safe.

🚨 An email pops up: “Quick! Can you upload the contract here? My VPN’s down!” It looks like your colleague. It feels urgent. But is it real? 👀 Smishing messages like these exploit collegial trust and work urgency, making us act before we think. It’s easy to slip into autopilot when we’re busy. But #digitalmindfulness means slowing down, even if for just a few seconds. Stretch. Breathe. Reset. Then go back to the email and check it again. 🎥 Watch the fourth and final animation in our 2025 #GEANTCybersecurity campaign to see why slowing down matters Be mindful. Stay safe.

💸 “Earn €1,000 a week. 100% safe. Limited time only!” It looks tempting. Everyone else seems to be doing it. And the inner voice says: what if it’s real? That’s exactly how cyber criminals exploit #SocialEngineering tactics like curiosity, greed, and even FOMO to get us to fall for the bait. When something sounds or feels too good to be true, pause and breathe. Try this box breathing exercise (4–4–4–4) to reset before clicking. 🎥 Watch the third animation in our 2025 #GEANTCybersecurity campaign to see why slowing down matters Be mindful. Stay safe.

With just a few seconds of audio, cyber criminals can create AI-driven deepfake calls that sound exactly like your loved ones, exploiting trust, urgency and fear to trick you. Training your #digitalmindfulness, and using a simple safe word can help you pause, breathe, and verify before you act.

“Can you transfer €50,000 right now? And keep it quiet.” A message from a CEO like this can make anyone’s heart skip a beat. This is one of the most common #SocialEngineering tactics out there: fake authority + urgency + fear. When the “CEO” is giving the order, it’s easy to act first and think later. That’s why practicing #digitalmindfulness matters. When there’s a lot of pressure, try this simple grounding exercise: 👀 notice 5 things you can see 👂 4 things you can hear ✋ 3 things you can touch… ...And so on 🎥 Watch the second animated video in our 2025 #GEANTCybersecurity campaign to see why slowing down matters. Be mindful. Stay safe.