Imagine that you’re trying to log into your account, but you receive a message saying that your account has been locked, too many failed attempts. You’re confused – this is the first time you’ve tried to log on today. You try again, but your account is still locked. You try to reset your password, but […]
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Now this is a big one. In case you’ve missed it, ransomware is everywhere lately. It’s affecting businesses, governments, everyday people like you and me, and it’s here to stay. In fact, it’s actually getting worse. You’re probably wondering how you can avoid being the next victim of a ransomware attack. Well, let’s get into
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We’ve probably all heard about malware before, but do we really know what it is? It’s something that can impact any of us at any time, and the consequences can be devastating. So, let’s take a moment to understand what malware is, the different types of malware, and how we can protect ourselves from it.
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Have you ever received an email from your “boss” asking you to share sensitive information? Or perhaps your “bank” urgently needed you to “verify your account details”? These emails may look official, but there’s a good chance that they’re nothing more than a scam. This is known as spoofing, where hackers can hide their identity
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What if the cyberattack wasn’t targeted at just anyone, but instead aims straight for the C-suite or company’s leaders? It’s not just a phish. It’s not a simple scam. This is “whaling”. It’s a big game, the stakes are high, the attacks are sophisticated, and the damage can be devastating. Let’s get started. What is
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Imagine you’ve logged onto your favourite shopping website and begin browsing the items. Everything seems normal but little do you know that you’ve just walked into a hacker’s trap. Welcome to the world of pharming, where cybercriminals play one of the most sophisticated tricks to steal your sensitive information. Pharming is the cyber threat that
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You have likely scanned dozens of QR codes over the past few years, possibly even over the past few days. They are used for restaurant menus, event tickets, business cards, and so much more, and they’re an effective method to redirect you to the correct information. Unfortunately, that also means that they’re an effective method
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The phone rings, and the person on the other end calmly introduces themselves as a representative from a cell phone provider. They are calling to confirm the contract you have just opened for a new, expensive smart phone. You are shocked! You are not aware of this activity. The person offers to help you cancel
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You are scrolling the latest posts on your favourite social media platform when a new message pings in. It looks serious – it’s a message from your bank urging you to “click here” to update your account information. It includes a warning that your account will be locked if you don’t respond. It looks legitimate,
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An email lands in your inbox, supposedly from your bank, urging you to verify a transaction. The sender knows your name and even some of your account details. It looks like a legitimate request, but you haven’t performed any transactions on your account. You have been targeted by a spear phishing attack. So, what is
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