How does smishing work? Like email phishing, the smisher (attacker) or smisherman (who comes up with these names?!) uses various tactics to trick the user into sending personal information. They may entice the user to click a link, make a call or even ask for a reply containing private credentials. To make the message appear […]
Read moreCurrency exchange firm, Travelex has been forced into administration following a ransomware attack in December 2019. The footprint from the cyber-attack combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic this year has driven the company into bankruptcy, with over 1000 jobs set to go. On New Year’s Eve, Travelex was hit by a Sodinokibi (REvil) […]
Read moreA rise in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it far more challenging for organizations to prevent cyber attacks. The rapid spread of the virus and race to find a vaccine have led to the creation of new phishing options, exploiting fears around Coronavirus as cover for their activities. Sadly, this has […]
Read moreAs a small business owner, you may not have the time or energy to properly consider your router security or the security of your network. That could be a mistake. Small businesses are now a prime target for hackers, which is why we put this router security guide for small businesses together. It’s a fast, […]
Read moreBusinesses need to put more stress on prevention against threats that originate from the inside. Its all too easy for an employee or even a manager to click on a link from a familiar brand or open an inconspicuous attachment. This can be devastating. Mimecast’s “The state of security 2019” report shows 41% of organisations […]
Read morePhishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information via email, typically by masquerading as a reputable company and directing users to enter personal information into fake websites or by getting the user to download a malicious attachment. Phishing emails are certainly not a new trend. The first phishing attempt was recorded in 1990, and […]
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