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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2023 · 21 MIN

Episode 7.5 - That IRS agent that called you is a criminal

from Crucial Tech · host Lou Covey

Vishing, short for "voice phishing," is on the rise again.  But then, it’s been rising almost exponentially for the past two years.  Last summer various organizations were reporting anywhere between 500-650 percent increases over the previous six quarters.  Now, as US citizens prepare their tax returns, the scam is getting another bump. We had a chat with Brian McDonald, director of product development and Mutare, about their technology and the problem of vishing.

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