What if you woke up one morning and your bank account has been drained, or you can no longer access your social media accounts because it belongs to someone else? Identity theft has become one of the scariest threats online because it’s more than someone just stealing your wallet. These cybercriminals can access all your […]
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Impersonation attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Cybercriminals are leveraging the power of social engineering to bypass the most secure systems. Whether it’s a fake boss, friend, or family member, these attacks may slip through quite easily and often unnoticed. So, what is an impersonation attack and how can we identify the fakes? What
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You get a call from someone claiming to be from your bank. They inform you that your account has been compromised and the hacker is actively draining your bank account. You begin to panic but they say that they can stop the deductions if you share your verification code, or OTP. Without a second thought,
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October is International Cybersecurity (or cyber security) Awareness Month! The aim of this initiative is to educate and empower everyone about cybersecurity and staying safe online. You’re probably wondering why both cyber security and cybersecurity have been used so far. Surely there’s only one correct way to spell the word. Right? Well, your awareness training
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What if you owned a company and invested millions into the latest cybersecurity tech? Firewalls, multifactor authentication, encryption – the full suite. You would probably think that everything is fine and that no-one could get access to your company assets. But what if the threat is already inside your company? How would you know if
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Picture this: You are sitting at your favourite coffee shop, sipping a latte and connecting to the free Wi-Fi to check your bank account details. You’re planning your next big purchase and want to check how much money you have available to spend right now. What if someone was secretly watching your every move, from
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The internet is filled with legitimate websites, but there are also many fraudulent websites specifically designed to steal your personal information or scam you. Learning how to identify secure websites can help you to browse safely as well as avoid becoming the next victim of a cyberattack. We have compiled a list of nine tips
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Are you tired of all those spam emails? Do you just want it to stop clogging your inbox? Well, we know exactly how you feel. With billions of emails bombarding our inboxes every day, it’s safe to say that our email accounts are at risk more often than not. We’ve all heard of spam, but
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You have probably heard about multifactor authentication, or MFA, and you were probably told that it’s important and that you should use it. But do you know what it is, and do you really need it? There has been a big shift to include MFA in many apps and websites recently and it’s not just
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You’re about to buy concert tickets, book your next holiday, or even just check the latest cybersecurity news, but the website crashes. You try refreshing the page, but it doesn’t seem to work. You even try using a different device but still nothing. There is a possibility that the website has just been attacked, probably
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