Fraudsters are using new online security checks to trick banking customers into handing over their financial details and personal data. Banks, card providers and retailers across the EU are currently in the process of emailing customers asking them to provide up to date contact information, as part of new checks…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on the 25th of May 2018 and completely overhauled how businesses process and handle data. Organisations have had to rapidly adapt to ensure they are compliant with the new legislation and not liable for the large fines which have dominated the…
iPhone users, safe in the knowledge that their phone is virtually unhackable, got a nasty surprise this week as Google disclosed a sustained malware attack, potentially infecting thousands of devices. Google’s Project Zero Team, a group of security researchers tasked with tracking down vulnerabilities in software, confirmed that a number of hacked…
Gone are the days of using our phones for a simple phone call! Mobiles are now rapidly replacing computers as the go-to method for heading online. We use our phones for pretty much everything, whether it’s online shopping, banking, socialising, working or storing precious photos. They’ve become an extension of…
Instagram users have become a popular target for phishing scams but in a devious new twist, attackers are using the lure of two-factor authentication (2FA) to trick victims into entering their login credentials.
The global Internet of Things (IoT) market has experienced a significant growth spurt within the last few years. Over 8.4 billion devices are currently in use and this figure is expected to rise to 25 billion by 2020. The Internet of Things refers to all the physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, collecting and sharing data.
British Gas customers are being warned not to fall for phishing emails that claim they are owed a refund. The email is branded with the official British Gas logo and claims the user’s account will stop working within 24 hours unless they click on a “get your refund” link.
Advances in digital technologies and the growth of the internet have led to an explosion in online crime. As traditional crimes like burglary and car theft continue to fall, online fraud has quickly become the most common crime in the UK with almost one in ten people falling victim. Criminals have shifted…
Australia Post customers are the latest to be targeted with a convincing new phishing scam designed to steal their bank account details. Customers have received text messages informing them that they have a package detained in the terminal and that in order to retrieve the package, they should click on a link…
Our increasingly technological world means that our homes are now filled with a wide range of gadgets and devices that require an internet connection. Whether it’s our computer, tablet, phone, fridge, TV or baby monitor, our increasing reliance on the internet to connect all our devices has opened the door…
Starting a company-wide security awareness campaign can be challenging. Identifying what training needs to be delivered, who needs to be trained and employee engagement are all common obstacles that organisations face when it comes to launching a cyber security program. Through our experience of developing and implementing staff awareness programs over the past ten years, we’ve recognised that…
Apple users are being warned to avoid a devious phishing scam which claims to be a purchase confirmation email from the Apple App Store. The phishing email, which contains a PDF attachment, requests that the recipient clicks a link to report if the transaction was unauthorised. By clicking on the link, the user is directed…
As we edge closer to the one-year anniversary of the implementation of GDPR, many organisations are still struggling to achieve compliance with the landmark legislation. In fact, a recent study conducted by Forrester found that over half of the respondents had not taken all the necessary steps to achieve compliance, despite the passing of…
Microsoft Office 365 users have been the target of a sophisticated phishing scam which sends fake alerts to domain administrators, in a bid to compromise their accounts. The emails, which address time-sensitive issues such as expired licenses and unauthorised access alerts, aim to create a sense of urgency and immediate action to…
Qatar Airways has urged customers to be vigilant after a phishing scam has circulated on WhatsApp purporting to give away free airline tickets. With the holiday season in full swing, fraudsters have launched the phishing scam hoping to take advantage of holidaymakers looking to book a break away. WhatsApp users have received…
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