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Digital distraction: the diversionary tactics used by criminals during the pandemic

07 June 2021 • 5 min read

Distraction is one of the oldest tricks in the book, but the rush to digital has made it easier

Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation across every sector. According to a McKinsey & Company study, businesses' digital offerings leapfrogged seven years of progress, on average, in a mat...

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