The Legal Aspects of Online Brand Protection: Understanding Your Rights and Options

The Legal Aspects of Online Brand Protection: Understanding Your Rights and Options

by Hina Siddiqui | Aug 31, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media

In an age where online presence is integral to business success, the concept of brand protection has transcended traditional boundaries to encompass the vast digital realm. As the virtual marketplace continues to expand, so does the need for strong legal measures to...
The Rise of Account Takeover Attacks and How to Prevent Them

The Rise of Account Takeover Attacks and How to Prevent Them

by Hina Siddiqui | Aug 31, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Protection, false impersonation, Mobile Apps, Security Awareness, Social Media

In an increasingly digitised world, the convenience of online accounts and services goes hand in hand with the rising threat of cyberattacks. One such menace that has been rapidly gaining ground is the account takeover attack. Imagine a scenario where your personal...
How to Recognise and Report Phishing Scams

How to Recognise and Report Phishing Scams

by Hina Siddiqui | Jul 31, 2023 | Active Scams, Brand Abuse, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media

Scammers and fraudsters are still putting huge numbers of Australians at risk. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that 65% of Australians were targeted by scammers during the 2021-2022 financial year, up from 55% the previous year. While people are...
The Dark Side of Social Media: How Fraudsters Use Social Media to Target Victims

The Dark Side of Social Media: How Fraudsters Use Social Media to Target Victims

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...
How Safe are QR Codes to Use?

How Safe are QR Codes to Use?

by Paula Boyden | Oct 17, 2022 | Brand Abuse, Security Awareness, Social Media

QR codes are an innovation that has become very useful in quick information transfers but with the increasing usage of them in our daily lives, it begs the question of whether they are always safe to scan. In this blog, we explore their usage and how you can avoid...
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...
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