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.
Scam of the Week: Spotify Phishing Scam Tricks Users into Revealing Credit Card Details
Spotify users are being warned to avoid a new phishing scam designed to steal their credit card details. The scam was uncovered by security researchers at MailGuard, who noted the phishing emails bear a striking similarity to legitimate correspondence sent out by the music streaming service. To gain the user’s…
Common Mistakes in Delivering Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns
Mistakes happen, it’s inevitable. But the reality is that when it comes to your Cyber Security Awareness Campaign, any mistake, no matter how small, can have a hugely detrimental effect on the security of your organisation. The results of these seemingly innocent mistakes are continually played out in the press…
Shoppers Warned Over Sneaky John Lewis Voucher Scam
Shoppers are being warned of a convincing scam that promises a free £100 John Lewis voucher to “celebrate the retail giant’s 96th anniversary”. Victims are sent a message via WhatsApp which says: ‘Johnlewis is giving away a £100 voucher to celebrate its 96th anniversary. Enjoy and thanks me later’. The…
Is TikTok Safe to Use?
It can be hard to keep track of all the different social media apps but one app that has quickly taken the world by storm is video sharing app, TikTok. The social media app has experienced a phenomenal phase of growth, and within the space of two years, it has…
Creating Cyber Security Champions to Protect your Organisation from Threats
Cybercrime has become more organised and sophisticated than ever before, making it critical for every organisation to communicate risk effectively across the business.
Scam of the Week – Royal Mail Phishing Scam
With the countdown to Christmas now well and truly on, fraudsters have launched a new phishing scam disguised as a parcel notification from Royal Mail. In a bid to catch out unsuspecting consumers, the crooks are sending out text messages that appear to come from Royal Mail. The message informs…
10 Cyber Safety Tips for Black Friday & Cyber Monday
Retailers and shoppers are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year but unfortunately, they’re not the only ones.
Scam of the Week: Disney+ Subscribers Targeted by Phishing Scam
Following the launch of the highly anticipated Disney+, subscribers are being warned of a vicious email scam that attempts to harvest their personal information.
Can You Take Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns Too Far?
It's no secret that Cyber Security is an ever-growing issue as the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve and cyber criminals become increasingly sophisticated. In the past, companies had a small group of staff responsible for their IT and Cyber Security, however, in more recent years there has been a noticeable shift in mindset as cyber attacks continue to hit the headlines.
Scam of the week: Warning over Morrisons £50 Free Voucher Scam
Morrisons shoppers are being warned to avoid a fake voucher scam that is currently circulating on Facebook. The post claims stores are celebrating their ‘anniversary’ and that anyone who shares the link will receive a £50 voucher. The scam appears entirely legitimate and an image of the voucher is included within the…