‘Tis the season to be wary – be on your guard and don’t let fraud ruin your shopping spree As the mercury starts to dip and the Halloween decorations are cleared away, it can mean only one thing: the countdown to Christmas has begun. But the festive season – or Golden Quarter if you’re a … More Scams to look out for this holiday season
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
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
Hello, is it me you’re looking for? Fraudsters still want to help you fix a computer problem you never had in the first place. Tech support scammers have been offering bogus technical support services and “resolving” people’s non-existent problems with their devices or software for years. Using a range of tried-and-tested social engineering tricks, they’ve had considerable … More Tech support scammers are still at it: Here’s what to look out for in 2023
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?
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