Many people believe hackers only target corporations. In reality, individual users are often easier targets because they lack cyber security awareness.
Common threats faced by individuals include:
Bank fraud
Social media account hacking
Identity theft
Fake investment scams
OTP fraud
Malware through downloads
Example: Real Cyber Crime
A professional in India received an email that looked like it was from their bank asking them to verify account details.
After clicking the link and entering credentials, hackers gained access to the bank account and transferred $10K within minutes.
The email looked legitimate but was actually a phishing attack.