Tag: phishing

Phishers use encrypted file attachments to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials

May 26, 2023

Help net security* reports phishers are using encrypted restricted-permission messages (.rpmsg) attached in phishing emails to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials. The phishing emails are sent from a compromised Microsoft 365 account to individuals working in the billing department of the recipient company. The emails contain a .rpmsg (restricted permission message) attachment and a “Read … More Phishers use encrypted file attachments to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials

Executives are four times more likely to be victims of phishing than workers

December 14, 2022

According to SC Magazine, a report by Ivanti has revealed that leaders also engage in dangerous behavior and are four times more likely to be victims of phishing compared with office workers. Some other findings: Professional cyberattackers favorably target those with more permissions, access or power within a company due to the far greater consequences … More Executives are four times more likely to be victims of phishing than workers

The need to change cybersecurity for the next generation

October 7, 2022

Healthy habits that are instilled and nurtured at an early age bring lifelong benefits – the same applies to good cybersecurity habits. It’s October, it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), and with it the annual deluge of articles about phishing, passwords, protecting personal data and such like that will be hitting your inboxes very soon (if they have … More The need to change cybersecurity for the next generation

Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook

June 21, 2022

Educating employees about how to spot phishing attacks can strike a much-needed blow for network defenders. Security by design has long been something of a holy grail for cybersecurity professionals. It’s a simple concept: ensure products are designed to be as secure as possible in order to minimize the chances of compromise further down the line. … More Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook