Think like a scammer to spot social engineering tricks
Ever wondered how scammers manage to trick so many people? It’s because they’re masters of persuasion. While their methods may vary, social engineering tactics all focus on one thing: manipulating human behavior to steal personal data or corporate secrets. Here are some of their most-used tricks — because knowing their game is the first step […]
Do What You Need to Do to Make Phishing a Non-Issue
If you are a consistent reader of this blog, it will not surprise you that we think of phishing as one of the most significant threats that impact businesses today, regardless of their size or industry. Understanding this threat and implementing effective prevention measures is vital for safeguarding your organization. Let’s go into how […]
Your Email Inbox is the Most Dangerous Part of Your Day
The seamless functionality of email often leads individuals to take it for granted. Whether accessing Outlook or logging into Gmail, the delivery of emails seems effortless. However, the intricate and expansive network of systems essential for email operations often goes unnoticed, and understandably so, given its complexity. Yet, if there’s no active management of your […]
Scammers Targeting Amazon Users
Scammers Targeting Amazon Users It’s the holiday season, and with it comes a multitude of hackers trying to cash in on everyone’s online purchases. These phishing scams always increase when the holiday season comes around, so it’s best to stay vigilant so that you don’t give yourself the gift of sadness this year. One such […]
Identifying Errors in Phishing Emails can Save Your Bacon
Identifying Errors in Phishing Emails can Save Your Bacon Phishing scams have been around for a long time, and they have only grown more convincing and more dangerous. Some businesses can’t even tell the difference between phishing scams and legitimate messages! How can your organization take the fight to phishing emails? It all starts with […]
You Should Be Training Your Staff on Phishing Tactics
You Should Be Training Your Staff on Phishing Tactics Phishing attacks are a major problem that all businesses must be prepared to handle. Sometimes it comes in the form of messages or web pages designed to steal information from your employees, but other times it might come in the form of phone calls asking for […]
There Isn’t Much that Is More Devastating than Ransomware
There Isn’t Much that Is More Devastating than Ransomware Countless high-profile ransomware attacks have surfaced over the past several years, all against targets like manufacturers, pipelines, hospitals, and utility companies. Obviously, these attacks are a cause for concern, but some small businesses might make the mistake of thinking themselves too small to target. Unfortunately, this […]
New Report Finds that A Third of Employees Will Fall for Phishing Scams
New Report Finds that A Third of Employees Will Fall for Phishing Scams Hackers are a crafty bunch. They will use any and all means to infiltrate businesses, including some that are downright shameful. One of the most devastating ways that hackers make these attempts is through the use of phishing attacks, or attacks where […]
We All Need to Watch Out for These Common Phishing Attacks
We All Need to Watch Out for These Common Phishing Attacks Hackers are always taking advantage of others’ misfortunes, and they have even gone so far as to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic in efforts to launch phishing attacks. How have hackers utilized this worldwide disaster to their benefit, and what can we do to keep […]
Cyberattacks are Happening Faster with Less Time for Early Detection
Cyberattacks are Happening Faster with Less Time for Early Detection In what sounds like a positive shift, cybersecurity experts have announced their research has found that cyberattacks are spending less time on the networks they infiltrate. Unfortunately, this isn’t such a clear-cut positive. Today, we’ll discuss “dwell time” and how less of it is a […]
