The Rise of Counterfeit Goods on the Dark Web: How to Protect Your Brand

The Rise of Counterfeit Goods on the Dark Web: How to Protect Your Brand

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...
The Psychology of Scams: Why People Fall for Fraudulent Activities

The Psychology of Scams: Why People Fall for Fraudulent Activities

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...
The Dark Web and Its Connection to Fraudulent Activities

The Dark Web and Its Connection to Fraudulent Activities

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....
The Dark Web: What It Is and How It’s Used for Online Fraud

The Dark Web: What It Is and How It’s Used for Online Fraud

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...
How to combat the growing threat of ransomware attacks

How to combat the growing threat of ransomware attacks

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...
The rise of deepfake technology and its implications for fraud

The rise of deepfake technology and its implications for fraud

by Paula Boyden | Apr 27, 2023 | Corporate News, Cyber Security, Dark Web, Industry News, Phishing, Security Awareness

Deepfake technology is a rapidly advancing field that has the potential to revolutionise entertainment, advertising and even politics. However, it also poses a serious threat to online security, as deepfakes can be used for malicious purposes like online fraud. In...
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