What is Social Media Phishing and How Do You Prevent It?

What is Social Media Phishing and How Do You Prevent It?

by Paula Boyden | Sep 6, 2022 | Brand Abuse, Malware, Phishing, Social Media

Social media phishing is a growing threat to brands and their customers. It’s a relatively newer digital threat, but it’s becoming increasingly common. Social media phishing is a form of fraud that relies on the victim’s trust in social media...
How Safe is Encrypted Data?

How Safe is Encrypted Data?

by Paula Boyden | Aug 15, 2022 | Brand Abuse, Malware, Phishing, Social Media

A common term heard these days is data encryption – but not everyone knows what this means, how it works and just how safe your data becomes when encrypted. In this blog, we’ll explore these questions and discover the best ways for you to keep your data secure....
Understanding Reactive vs. Proactive Malware Protection

Understanding Reactive vs. Proactive Malware Protection

by Paula Boyden | May 16, 2022 | Active Scams, Malware

Malware is a threat to your computer’s security and can infect all your devices across all platforms. It comes in many shapes and forms. Some of it is blatantly obvious, but others are insidious and infiltrate your system quietly, hidden in files, behind links,...
Business Identity Theft: What It Is and How To Prevent It

Business Identity Theft: What It Is and How To Prevent It

by Paula Boyden | Mar 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Malware

The internet offers many advantages for businesses: it can be a useful tool for promoting your products or services, and is a great way to connect with prospective customers and leverage your image. However, it’s also a prime platform for would-be scammers to pose as...
Malware 101: How to Prevent Third-Party Security Breaches

Malware 101: How to Prevent Third-Party Security Breaches

by Paula Boyden | Mar 24, 2022 | Malware

In today’s market, businesses are increasingly reliant on third-party services. Many businesses outsource significant amounts of work to specialists without adequate cybersecurity controls or transparency. Nonetheless, each vendor with whom you work has an...
Fleeceware: The Malicious App Downloaded Hundreds of Times

Fleeceware: The Malicious App Downloaded Hundreds of Times

by Paula Boyden | Mar 9, 2022 | Active Scams, Malware, Mobile Apps

Despite Google’s attempts to eliminate malicious apps from its Android platform given the Google Play Store, some apps slip through. Unfortunately, they have not been successful at all. One of the apps that slipped through the security team of Google is...
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