Cybercriminals are well versed in finding prime targets to execute their attacks – and small businesses are considered ripe for the picking. Many SMEs consider themselves to be safe since they employ a ‘security-by-obscurity’ policy – they feel like since…
Defeating Encryption: Are popular messaging apps REALLY that secure? Texting has become a large part of all our lives – in fact, texting is the most prevalent form of communication for under 50’s [1]. We trust in the security of…
Phishing attacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, if you don’t know what to look for, it’s very easy to become a victim. Whether it’s a fake password reset, or what appears to be a genuine email from someone…
Security by Obscurity. This is a mindset employed by too many businesses these days – just make things relatively secure and hope they are not targeted. It’s a very thin line to walk on, especially considering the average cost of…
Hackers have been creating fake GDPR-related privacy notice emails to mislead targets into handing over personal data, including credit card information. With GDPR being a hot topic, businesses and individuals have been receiving voluminous genuine privacy notice emails from brands…
CEO FRAUD: How Assent Tackled a Phishing Attempt! CEO Fraud is a phishing technique where fraudsters impersonate authority figures to request payments or data from individuals within the company. The fraudster’s aim is to get the target to make a…
With phishing becoming popular within the news, it’s important that you and your organisation understand the many different types and how to prevent them from occurring. What is “Phishing?” Phishing a fraudulent act, in which the purpose is to steal…
