by Paula Boyden | Apr 4, 2023 | Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Security Awareness, Small Business
There’s no doubt that small businesses have a perceived vulnerability. With limited resources to devote to cybersecurity, they are far more susceptible to attacks than their larger counterparts. Most small businesses rely on third-party vendors and contractors for...
by Paula Boyden | Apr 4, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Cyber Security, false impersonation, Security Awareness
As technology continues to advance, it’s reasonable to assume the future of online fraud will become more sophisticated and harder to detect. Cybercriminals will likely develop new methods of stealing personal and financial information, such as through social media...
by Paula Boyden | Mar 27, 2023 | Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Cyber Security, Security Awareness
No doubt you’re familiar with the ‘Nigerian Prince’ scam that became ubiquitous in the 1990s. Email scams have been around for as long as email addresses existed – but now they’re getting much more sophisticated. In fact, it’s one of the most damaging and...
by Paula Boyden | Dec 5, 2022 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Cyber Security, Dark Web, Expert Explanations, false impersonation, Phishing, Security Awareness
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and that means a whole new set of risks for retail consumers. In this day and age, scammers are getting sneakier with sophisticated techniques to steal consumers’ personal information and money. With the Boxing Day Sales coming...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 21, 2022 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, Cyber Security, false impersonation, Impersonation Social Media, Mobile Apps
Cyber Monday is a great time to shop, but it also means you need to be extra careful when checking out. Cyber criminals are working harder than ever to gain access to your personal information and money, especially during the shopping frenzies. Scams range from fake...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 20, 2022 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Brand Protection, false impersonation, Phishing, Security Awareness
Black Friday is coming up soon and that means it’s time to go bargain hunting! But with so many deals and new products, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement and forget about staying safe from online shopping scams. To help you find the best bargains this...