Showing a non-isomorphism of groups

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I need to show that $\Bbb Z^*_8$ is not isomorphic to $\Bbb Z^*_{10}$.

$\Bbb Z^*_n$ means integers up to $n$ coprime with $n$

I do not know how to do this. I have difficulties doing proofs involving isomorphisms. A methodological answer would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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Order of $3$ in $\mathbb Z_{10}^*$ is $4$, while the order of elements from $\mathbb Z_8^*$ is $2$.

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Hint: see if you can show that one of these groups is cyclic, whereas the other is not.