Scam of the Week: Fake Invoices Scam Spreads Emotet Malware
Emotet malware has turned its attention to targeting banks and financial institutions in the US and the UK.
Tackling Security Threats in the Hotel Industry
With the hotel industry increasingly prone to malicious cyber attacks, there are a number of ways organisations can combat cyber security threats.
Scam of the Week: RobbinHood Ransomware Employs Sneaky New Tactic to Evade Detection
The infamous RobbinHood ransomware has found a new way to worm its way into corporate networks by using a legitimate hardware driver to delete security products and infect computer systems. By exploiting a known vulnerability that exists in a driver produced by Taiwanese firm Gigabyte, hackers have been able to…
Top Tips to Avoid Valentine’s Day Cyber Scams
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many people will turn to online dating in the hope of finding that special someone. While looking for love online can be exciting, it can also lead to heartbreak as fraudsters look to exploit vulnerable people at this time of year. The online dating scene…
Scam of the Week: Massive Spike in Coronavirus Phishing Emails
Fraudsters are exploiting the public’s fear of the coronavirus outbreak by launching a range of devious phishing emails aimed at delivering malware. In recent weeks, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the spread of coronavirus as a global health emergency. 636 people have died in China, and the virus…
Top 5 Social Media Scams to be Aware of
Social media has completely transformed our lives and made the world a more connected place. There are over 3.725 billion active social media users worldwide, and new platforms are emerging all the time to keep up with our insatiable appetite to connect and share with others. Despite all the…
Scam of the Week: Cybercriminals Target Job Seekers Using Spoof Websites
Job seekers are being warned about fake job listings on spoof company websites.
10 Common Security Awareness Mistakes to Avoid in 2020
Being aware of these common security awareness mistakes will help to educate and empower employees to change their behaviours and protect your organisation from potential risk.
Scam of the week: Emotet Strikes Again Using Fake Extortion Emails
The notorious Emotet malware has made a resurgence in recent months and its developers are trying out a new tactic by hiding their malicious payload within fake extortion emails. The phishing emails use a spam email template to warn the user that their computer has been hacked and their data…
Iran’s Cyber Attack Timeline 2009 – 2020
Tensions between Iran and the United States are at an all-time high after the US killing of Iran’s top general, Qassim Suleimani on January 3. Iran vowed to take immediate revenge, and in the days following Suleimani’s death, the country carried out a ballistic missile attack on Iraqi military bases…
PayPal Phishing Scam Seeks to Steal Personal Information
Paypal users are being warned of a PayPal phishing scam that tricks shoppers into handing over their access credentials and a range of other sensitive information.
Are Your Vendors Really ISO 27001 Certified?
Working exclusively with ISO20071 accredited firms will keep you confident in getting your job done.
Scam of the week: EE Phishing Scam Tricks Users with Sneaky URL
With a new year comes new scams and despite only being a week into 2020, fraudsters have already launched a devious new phishing scam aimed at defrauding EE customers. Victims have reported receiving text messages purporting to be from the UK-based mobile network provider. The message reads: “We were unable…
Scam of the Week: PlayStation Users Targeted by Sophisticated Phishing Scam
PlayStation users are being warned of a phishing scam on The Elder Scrolls Online multiplayer game.
The Biggest Data Breaches of 2019
With an increase of 54% in breaches over the last year and more than 4 billion records compromised, 2019 has had its share of some of the largest breaches of all time. Here’s a round up of the biggest data breaches of the year.