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...
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...
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...
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....
by Paula Boyden | Jun 20, 2022 | Brand Protection, false impersonation, Impersonation Social Media, Phishing, Security Awareness, Social Media
We all know that social media reaps rewards for the companies that own and control it. We know, for example, that it is designed to captivate and hold our attention for long periods of time. But what we may not know is that criminals are using social media to commit...
by Paula Boyden | Mar 4, 2022 | Brand Protection, Social Engineering, Social Media
Social engineering is yet another method criminals use to get the information they need to steal from people and businesses. Also known as ‘human hacking’ this form of scam is relatively easy to do. So what is social engineering and how can you protect yourself or...
