Duolingo Data Leak

Some Tips to Stay Safe From Phishing Scams From TallMark

Duolingo, a popular language learning platform, recently suffered a data leak that exposed the names and email addresses of over 2.6 million users. Cybercriminals are likely to exploit this leak by sending phishing scams to affected users.
Phishing scams are emails or messages that try to trick you into revealing sensitive information, such as your passwords or credit card numbers. Cybercriminals may impersonate Duolingo or other legitimate organizations in their phishing emails. They may also use your leaked name or email address to send more sophisticated phishing attacks. Here are some tips to stay safe from phishing scams:

• Think before you click. Phishing emails are designed to catch you off guard and trick you into clicking on a malicious link or opening an attachment. If you receive an email from Duolingo or any other organization that you weren't expecting, don't click on any links or open any attachments
• Be wary of red flags. Common red flags in phishing emails include:
  - Emails that are sent outside of business hours
  - Emails that contain spelling or grammatical errors
  - Emails that ask you to provide personal information, such as your password or credit card number
  - Emails that contain links to websites that look similar to legitimate websites, but have slightly different URLs
• Verify the sender's email address. If you receive an email from Duolingo or any other organization, hover over the sender's email address to see the actual address. If the address doesn't look legitimate, don't open the email.
• Go directly to the organization's website. If you need to update your account information or contact Duolingo, go directly to the Duolingo website by typing the URL into your web browser. Don't click on any links in emails.

If you think you may have been the victim of a phishing scam, change your Duolingo password immediately and contact Duolingo support. You should also monitor your credit report for any suspicious activity. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of TallMark staff and ask about our Family First Awareness Program (FFAP).