Blog categorized as Phishing

Unraveling the Web of Deception: Exploring the Different Types of Phishing

In the vast and interconnected world of the internet, phishing has become one of the most prevalent cyber threats. Phishing is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to trick unsuspecting individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial data, or personal deta...

25/07/2023 18:49 - Comment(s)
Insider Threat: Is there an Enemy Lurking Within Your Business?

Insider threats represent a huge security risk to all organisations, and research suggests that the average cost is almost twice that of other types of breach.  Whether the people behind the threats are acting nefariously or are completely oblivious to what they’ve done, the impact is just as s...

12/07/2022 16:39 - Comment(s)
What Are Social Engineering Attacks and How Can You Prevent Them?
is a common tactic used by cyber criminals to manipulate people into sharing confidential information.  Hackers exploit people’s trust, knowing that when we’re under pressure we may be more likely to make mistakes. The kind of information hackers seek out varies, but commonly includes bank acc...
01/07/2022 09:47 - Comment(s)
Your Money or Your Data! A Guide to Ransomware
What is Ransomware? 

Ransomware is a kind of malicious code that renders a device, server or file unusable until a payment is made to a cybercriminal. Attacks have more than doubled since 2020, and a recent study found that incidents reported to the ICO grew from 326 to 654 between 2020 and 2021...
20/06/2022 10:50 - Comment(s)
National Health Service Becomes the Latest Victim of a Credential Harvesting Phishing Operation
Blog courtesy of KnowBe4
Written by Stu Sjouwerman
Part of a six-month attack, email accounts on the NHS’ Microsoft 365 instance were compromised, resulting in over 1,100 targeted email attacks used to obtain more credentials.

16/06/2022 15:30 - Comment(s)