by Paula Boyden | Nov 29, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Phishing, Security Awareness
Boxing Day is no doubt one of the biggest and busiest shopping days in the retail year. This is why, as consumers and even retailers, we need to be aware that scammers are working tirelessly to target online shoppers with fake websites, phishing emails, social media...
by Paula Boyden | Nov 3, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, 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 Black Friday Sales...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 30, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media
Voice phishing, more commonly known as ‘vishing’, is a rising threat in the digital age, especially amongst the elderly. Our seniors are becoming prime targets due to their unique vulnerabilities. Vishing scammers are adept at manipulating their victims,...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 30, 2023 | Brand Protection, Cyber Security, Phishing, Security Awareness
In the online world where everyone is connected, there’s a hidden danger – the risk of identity theft. Social media lets us share and connect globally, making it easier for this kind of theft to happen. Sharing too much, which is all too common and so easily...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 25, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Protection, false impersonation, Mobile Apps, Security Awareness, Social Media
In an era where our digital and real worlds are intrinsically intertwined, social media platforms become the ‘one source of truth’ for those seeking information and connectivity. However, beneath the glossy veneer of memes, celebrity updates, and social interactions,...
by Paula Boyden | Oct 25, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media
You might have learnt to detect and ignore spam, but phishing emails are another level. Not only do they look deceivingly credible, but some are personalised for you. Unfortunately, you’re most likely to encounter these kinds of scams more than any other. Thousands...
