Posts Tagged ‘phishing’
CYBERSECURITY: The Hidden Cost of Phishing Scams: Why Businesses Without Cybersecurity Are Easy Targets
Phishing scams are no longer a niche problem confined to tech-savvy individuals or large corporations. They’ve evolved into sophisticated weapons targeting businesses of all sizes, especially those lacking robust cybersecurity measures. The consequences can be devastating—not just financially but also for a company’s reputation, trustworthiness, and operational stability. What Is Phishing, and Why Should Businesses…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: What is Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)
Phishing attacks are still considered one of the most pervasive and damaging cyber threats in the business world. Innovative delivery models like Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) significantly contribute to the rising tide of phishing attacks. What is Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)? Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) is a delivery model where phishing attacks are packaged as a service, similar to legitimate Software-as-a-Service…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Phishing email, the secret weapon of cybercriminals!
Not so surprisingly, email remains one of the most widely used communication tools and the most proficient way of deploying cyberattacks. According to a survey, 9 out of 10 cyberattacks start with phishing emails. As the phishing strategy continues to evolve, especially with the AI generation, the need to upgrade our security measures increases daily.…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: What Phishing Tricks Do Employees Fall For
The majority of today’s most damaging cyberattacks have one thing in common: they start with a phishing email. Regular security and phishing awareness training is one of the smartest moves any business can make. Top 3 Phishing simulation emails that are successful in drawing clicks: LinkedIn Password Reset OneDrive Document Invite Office 365 – Suspicious…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: Why an AI-driven Anti-phishing Solution Is a Smart Investment
As phishing attacks grow more sophisticated and prevalent, businesses face unprecedented challenges in protecting their digital assets and sensitive information. Traditional security measures often fall short against cybercriminals’ evolving tactics, making it crucial for organizations to adopt advanced defenses. Investing in an AI-driven anti-phishing solution is a forward-thinking strategy that offers a powerful edge in…
Read MoreCYBERSECURITY: How to Identify Phishing?
With the number of spam emails sent daily expected to increase to almost 190 billion daily, it’s increasingly important to spot the tell-tale signs of a fraudulent email. When you spot fraudulent emails you can protect your personal and business data and your technology from malicious viruses and malware. CONFIRMING PERSONAL INFORMATION Often you…
Read MoreAre Your Employees Trained To Handle Cyberthreats?
According to various reports, a new cyberattack is launched every 39 seconds. Employees are the company’s first line of defense against cybercrime. Armed employees with knowledge and security awareness training must spot and stop cyberattacks and reduce your company’s chance of cybersecurity incidents by up to 70%. Mitigating the risk is a big help in…
Read MoreHow to avoid falling prey to phishing?
Phishing attacks primarily disguise themselves as trusted organizations and people, preying on individuals’ loyalty and exploiting it. You should be cautious of email titles and phrases such as “your account has been locked,” “update your record,” “click to learn more,” “you missed a delivery,” “confirm your account,” “suspended account,” and unwarranted refunds on taxes or…
Read MoreData Phishing Awareness
Malware and ransomware are the most dangerous results of phishing. They can destroy infrastructure, harm research and development efforts, and they can even shut down production lines and drive a business into bankruptcy. Unprepared employees who fall for this bait can easily give these criminals the keys to the kingdom, enabling them to install malware or ransomware…
Read MoreBeware of Phishing… Get to know their tricks!
Overall cybercrime has been steadily increasing each year, but phishing risk has increased exponentially in the past years. Out-of-control world events, economic challenges, technological advancement, and Dark Web growth have all come together to create ideal conditions for phishing-related cybercrime to thrive – and cybercriminals have been quick to capitalize on that opportunity. Why…
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