Online marketplaces are magnets for fraudsters, they use them to sell non-existent items, buy with stolen credit card numbers, and scam legitimate customers. A report by the Federal Trade Commission in 2019 found that, out of the 3.2 million marketplace complaints in that year, fraud made up 53.1% (1,697,934) of the cases. Identity theft was second with […]
Cyber crime is rapidly evolving, as is the terminology used to describe it. This blog consists of commonly used terms thatyou might find online as cyber crime continues to boom. Keeping on top of cybersecurity risks is a constant challenge. Threats including phishing, malware and ransomware are continually evolving and adapting, as cyber criminals regularly find new, innovative […]
The holidays are a busy time of year for cyber criminals trying to take advantage of you. Follow the tips & resources in this blog to protect your valuable information when online shopping and beyond. The holidays can be hectic, with many buying gifts online, making travel arrangements and wanting to give back to charitable […]
No matter how big or small your business is, chances are there’s something cyber criminals can exploit. For these scammers, it’s not always about the money, any amount of data and information is valuable. Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. It uses psychological manipulation to […]
Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and worst casescenario, your identity. The scary truth is, nearly 75% of Americans experienced at least one of these types of holiday scams last year and the consequences can be dire. When shopping online during the […]
With evolving technologies and the fast-changing world, new cyber security challenges arise. Many of today’s cybersecurity problems still to be fixed, and certainly, there are some constants. Ransomware has been a major cybersecurity issue for years, but shows no signs of going away as cyber criminals continue to evolve their attacks. Unfortunately, a significant numbers […]
US Government looks at ways of limiting the impact of ransomware across the world. The White House has united dozens of nations and representatives from big tech companies for a two-day summit aimed at figuring out how to tackle the global ransomware problem. “When you look at government networks, as we know – Costa Rica; […]
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we’re partnering with Sophos to provide bitesize cyber security guidance based on the event’s weekly themes. Week 2 Focus: Using Strong Passwords & Password Managers Stealing passwords remains a popular way for criminals to gain unauthorized access. Choosing a strong and complex password makes it harder for hackers to guess it. You […]
The most common victims targeted work at organisations that weren’t using multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are one of the most lucrative forms of cyber crime: According to the FBI, the combined total lost is over $43 billion and counting, with attacks in at least 177 countries. These attacks […]