Department for Education Warns Over Coronavirus School Meal Scam
Parents have been warned about a phishing scam that appears to be from the Department for Education, offering free school meals due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Secure Video Conferencing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As people and businesses have become increasingly reliant on video conferencing to stay connected during the coronavirus crisis, users should be aware of the security risks and how to overcome them.
Phishing Scam Tells Recipients They’ve Been Exposed to Coronavirus
A new phishing scam is in circulation which pretends to be from a local hospital and informs recipients that they have been exposed to the coronavirus.
How to Secure your Smart Speaker When Working Remotely
With the right precautions, users can learn how to live alongside their smart speakers successfully and safely. To secure your smart speaker when working remotely, there are a several steps to take.
Warning Over Coronavirus Netflix Scam
As millions of people around the world go into lockdown, fraudsters have launched a devious new Netflix scam that claims to give away free subscription passes for the platform. The scam has been perfectly timed to exploit the current surge in people turning to streaming services during the isolation period.…
How to Secure your Home Wi-Fi Network when Working Remotely
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, millions of workers across the world have had to make the rapid transition to working remotely. This brings with it a host of new challenges, not to mention the increased risk of cyber attacks. In a recent survey conducted by threatpost, 40 percent…
Malicious CovidLock App Cashes in on Coronavirus
As Covid-19 spreads across the globe, cybercriminals have increased their efforts to manipulate the public with a malicious ‘CovidLock’ app which aims to cash in on the coronavirus pandemic.
How Hackers are Manipulating Covid-19 Fears for Financial Gain
In recent weeks, a range of online attacks have been carried out as fraudsters seek to exploit COVID-19 for their own financial gain.
Coronavirus – Top Tips to Work Cyber Safely from Home
Global concerns over the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19), has meant that many organisations have had to instruct their employees to work from home. Since the World Health Organisation declared Coronavirus a global pandemic, there has been a concerted effort to contain the spread of the virus and reduce infection. To…
Scam of the Week: Fraudsters Cash in on Flybe Collapse
Flybe passengers are being warned to watch out for scams as fraudsters attempt to capitalise on the airline’s collapse. Europe’s largest regional airline collapsed into administration on Thursday 5 March, leaving many passengers stuck in cities throughout the UK and Europe. As passengers attempt to recoup lost money, fraudsters are…
How to Deal with Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the biggest cyber threats affecting organisations around the world today. Hackers have changed their tactics and rather than target everyday consumers, they are chasing the money and focusing their attention on businesses where there is a much higher return on investment. Ransomware attacks against businesses…
Norton 360 LifeLock Scam Infects Inboxes With Malware
Cybercriminals have launched a Norton 360 LifeLock scam which infects inboxes with malware.
The Most Common Mobile Security Threats and How to Avoid Them
Knowledge is the most powerful weapon in the battle against scamming and it is more important than ever to be aware of common mobile security threats and how to avoid them.
Scam of the Week: Warning Over Huge Rise in DVLA Scams
The DVLA has urged motorists to be extra vigilant after it reported a huge rise in scams across the UK. New figures compiled by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) revealed a 20% increase in online scams, with 1,538 reported scams during the last three months of 2019. The…
5 Damaging Consequences of a Data Breach
Data breaches continue to dominate headlines around the world. Despite a greater emphasis being placed on data security, cybercriminals are continually finding new ways to circumvent defences to gain access to valuable corporate data. Whether it’s through sophisticated social engineering techniques, malware or supply chain attacks, cybercriminals are trying every…