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Phishing and Ransomware

Smishing Attacks: How to Stay Safe from SMS Phishing Scams

Smishing is a term used to describe a phishing attack that is carried out through SMS (Short Message Service) or text messaging, but they can

James MacKay April 18, 2023

Phishing and Ransomware

Understanding Spear Phishing: How to Stay Safe

Spear phishing is a type of cyber attack where an attacker sends emails or messages to specific individuals or organisations to steal sensitive information or

James MacKay March 30, 2023

Phishing and Ransomware

How to Avoid Social Engineering Attacks

Cyber Security Hub’s Mid-Year Market Report 2022 found that 75% of respondents cited social engineering and phishing as the top threat to their organisation. These

James MacKay February 21, 2023

Phishing and Ransomware

5 Common Phishing Emails

Phishing, in all its forms, from malicious emails to SMShing (text phishing) to social post phishing to Vishing (phone call phishing), is now part of

James MacKay February 14, 2023

Phishing and Ransomware

Identifying a Spear Phishing Attack

Spear phishing is a serious threat to organisations worldwide, but this highly targeted phishing can be hard to prevent.

James MacKay September 27, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

Six Ways Cybercriminals Use Social Engineering

Reports such as the 2022 Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) place human beings as a central component in 82% of cyber attacks. Scammers use

James MacKay August 23, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

Mitigating Malware and Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is a type of malware that has become highly successful. This insidious form of malware uses various tactics, including social engineering and phishing

James MacKay August 16, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

Simulated Phishing Attacks: What is a Phishing Simulation?

Phishing is a serious problem for companies of all sizes and all sectors. But by using phishing simulation exercises, an organisation can take control of

James MacKay August 9, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

5 Examples of Social Engineering Attacks

People are social animals; we like to mix, communicate, work, and have fun together. This socialised behaviour, built upon trusted relationships, makes human groups cooperate

James MacKay July 26, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

The Reality of a Ransomware Attack

Steve Barclay summed up the current status of ransomware threats in the U.K. at a recent Cyber U.K. conference in Wales. “And the greatest cyber

James MacKay July 12, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

10 Ways to Protect Against Phishing Scams

Phishing is an insidious and cynical method used to further the nefarious activities of cybercriminals. It would be a rare person who had not encountered

James MacKay June 21, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

How to Spot the Signs of a Social Engineering Attack

Knowing how to spot the signs of a social engineering attack can help prevent these types of attacks from being successful and protect your organisation’s

James MacKay May 24, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

5 Best Practices to Prevent Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware continually makes the headlines because of the shock tactics that identify this type of cyber attack. Attacks such as the Colonial Pipeline ransomware infection

James MacKay May 10, 2022