Tag: smishing

Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

January 13, 2025

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to bypass Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection. According to Bleeping Computer* they send smishing (SMS phishing) messages from unknown senders, which iMessage automatically disables links for. However, if users reply to these messages or add the sender to their contact list, the links become enabled again. Recently, there has been … More Phishing messages deceive Apple iMessage users into turning off protection

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

July 16, 2024

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. What might be one of the easiest ways to scam someone out of their money – anonymously, of course? Would it … More Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

October 19, 2023

Knowledge is a powerful weapon that can empower your employees to become the first line of defense against threats. It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) time again this October. This is an awareness-raising initiative that spans both consumer and corporate worlds, although there’s plenty of crossover: every employee is also a consumer, after all. In fact, … More Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?

June 15, 2021

How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business? We’ve all heard of phishing, the tried-and-tested email scam that spoofs authoritative sources to trick recipients into handing over sensitive information or downloading malware. Well, vishing is its voice call equivalent. It’s … More Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?