Besides the obvious challenges and confusion we are all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also facing concerns over who and what personal information we share. We are being asked to provide personal information to restaurants and hairdressers to assist in monitoring exposure to the coronavirus. If that is not confronting and confusing enough, […]
The online threat landscape is continually evolving, and none more rapidly than phishing attacks. Cybercriminals continue to design new and more effective email phishing scams, tricking unsuspecting victims into releasing sensitive personal information and transferring money to fraudulent accounts. Spear phishing is a slightly different, but equally effective variation on the phishing email, most often […]
Predictions from 2017 indicate an increase in the number of security breaches facing organizations globally. Leading on from some of the more notable cyber-attacks in 2017, cybersecurity experts anticipate more sophisticated threats targeting weak spots in organizations’ security processes in 2018. It’s time to be proactive about your business’ cyber security. It is no longer enough to […]
What is DMARC? DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) is a validation system for email, which allows email spoofing to be detected and prevented. It provides unprecedented visibility into legitimate and fraudulent mail sent using a company’s domain names. DMARC is built on top of two existing email standards: SPF (Sender Policy Framework) and […]
Most people are aware of what phishing emails are and know not to click on links in emails. You know the ones – that claim to be from a bank and warn you that your account has been compromised and you need to “Click Here” to update your login details. We’ve all been told what […]