Cybersecurity & SCAM Education:

Battling Scams: My Heartfelt Struggle Against 5 Medium Attacks in a Week, Unveiling Their Latest Tactic

It has been 12 hours since scammers from a dubious writing club spammed all my articles, trying to deceive members, and some readers are still falling for their ploy.

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I now firmly believe that these sophisticated spamming and scamming accounts represent organized attacks on the Medium community, demanding collective action. While the primary responsibility lies with the platform’s leadership, as writers and readers, it is crucial for us to contribute as catalysts in this process through our modest efforts, such as vigilance and education.

What Happened Again?

This time, the scammers’ approach got more sophisticated; therefore, I felt obliged to write this educative and caring piece.

As an editor, I earlier shared a curated collection featuring approximately 100 fantastic stories that deserve more attention, aiming to introduce them to my audience. Additionally, with 130 new writers joining us this weekend, Dr…