What is a social engineering attack?
In computing, social engineering is a broad term that covers an extensive array of insidious activities conducted via human interactions. The tactic, which is employed by cybercriminals, involves […]
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Four enterprise challenges of using IP blacklists
An approach used for filtering out malicious or fake IP addresses, IP blacklisting has been designed to stop insidious threat actors from gaining access to […]
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How to protect your firm from BEC attacks
A Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack starts with a hacker using spoofed email accounts to effectively impersonate a firm’s CEO or managers. After penetrating email filters and reaching their recipient, the hacker will […]
Safeguarding your enterprise from spear phishing
Spear phishing attacks are targeted assaults aimed at specific individuals and enterprises to trick them into downloading malware or exposing sensitive information. Ramping up traditional phishing techniques to the next level, these attacks are particularly pointed and far harder to […]
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Massive cyberattack hits US organisations
The SolarWinds supply chain attack was officially identified on December 13, but its impact was revealed earlier on December 8, when cybersecurity company FireEye announced it had been […]
What are zero-day vulnerabilities?
Zero-day vulnerabilities are weaknesses in computer software that are unknown to individuals and organisations interested in patching the deficiency, such as its vendor. Until this undiscovered vulnerability has been effectively mitigated, cybercriminals can potentially exploit this […]
Eight ways to minimise ransomware risks
Along with exorbitant bitcoin payments, ransomware operators have been stealing headlines this year, attacking companies that are desperate to safeguard confidential data from exposure. Deploying malicious software via phishing emails and social engineering […]
Exploring the multiple causes of data leaks
Companies that keep or use personal data are required by regulations to provide adequate security for this information to protect the individuals it belongs to. When private data is leaked, it can also have significant consequences for the companies charged with its safety. If a firm failed to […]
Electronics multinational faces $34m ransom
International electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn is facing a multimillion-dollar ransom demand after its facility based in Chihuahua, Mexico was […]
Eight cybersecurity insights to keep you safe
From fraudsters seeking to steal financial details to ransomware operators using social engineering to infiltrate, online threats targeting individuals create serious risks for […]
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Social media icons hide skimming malware
A new form of malware has been identified hidden inside sharing icons for social media, capable of stealing shoppers’ […]
How to report fraudulent emails to the NCSC
Fraudulent emails are electronic messages that are designed to fool victims for personal and criminal gain, or to inflict harm on an organisation or individual using a fraudulent act. Phishing emails are an example of such criminal […]