by Hina Siddiqui | Jul 31, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Corporate News, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media
In the digital age, social media platforms have become a means of connection and self-expression and a fertile ground for fraudulent activities. Fraudsters have mastered exploiting these platforms, using them as powerful tools for carrying out various scams and...
by Paula Boyden | Jul 18, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Phishing, Security Awareness
In the modern digital era, security holds greater significance than ever before. As many of our personal and work activities occur online, it becomes imperative to establish robust safeguards to shield against cyber threats. Unfortunately, a username and password...
by Paula Boyden | Jul 18, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Protection, Cyber Security, Phishing, Security Awareness
In cybersecurity, no matter the strength of your passwords or security measures, hackers and scammers are aware of a persistent vulnerability: you. Social engineering attacks exploit this “human loophole” to bypass cybersecurity defences. Rather than...
by Paula Boyden | Jul 17, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Industry News, Phishing, Security Awareness
With the rapid advancements in AI and its application in security measures, it was only a matter of time before the public and private sectors got behind biometric authentication for fraud prevention. What is biometric authentication? Biometric authentication...
by Hina Siddiqui | Jul 17, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Digital Risk Protection
Educating employees on corporate fraud prevention is paramount, as they are often the first line of defence against fraudulent activities. Employees interact with various aspects of the business daily, making them more likely to encounter potential fraud attempts. By...
by Paula Boyden | May 12, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Protection, Dark Web
The dark web has become a notorious platform for a plethora of illegal activities, and among them, the rise of counterfeit goods has emerged as a significant concern. As a hidden and largely unregulated corner of the internet, the dark web provides an ideal...
by Paula Boyden | May 12, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Dark Web, Industry News, Phishing, Security Awareness
“I would never fall for that,” You tell yourself confidently as you watch the local news share a story about yet another unsuspecting victim being scammed by a clever con artist. However, it’s rarely that simple. Although some scams seem easy to spot, there’s a...
by Paula Boyden | Apr 28, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Dark Web, Industry News, Phishing, Security Awareness
The Dark Web is a breeding ground for fraudulent activities, including identity theft, weapon sales, human trafficking and credit card scams. It provides a haven for cybercriminals to operate anonymously, making it difficult for law enforcement to track them down....
by Paula Boyden | Apr 28, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Protection, Dark Web, DMARC, Phishing, Security Awareness
Online fraud has become a significant threat to individuals and businesses alike in today’s digital age. Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in online systems to steal personal and financial information, commit identity...
by Paula Boyden | Apr 27, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Dark Web, Industry News, Phishing, Security Awareness
Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to individuals and organisations around the world. This type of cyber threat involves hackers encrypting a victim’s data, rendering it inaccessible, and then demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. In this...