PHISHING DETECTION MONTH: Casting a wider net in the fight against cybercrime
Phishing attacks remain a major cyber threat for organisations in the UK’s public and private sectors. These often sophisticated scams can cause significant financial losses, data breaches, and reputational harm. Fortunately, advancements in phishing detection solutions are empowering CIOs to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Let’s explore the key recent and future trends in this critical […]
OPINION: Don’t let fatigue be the cause of MFA bypass
By Steven Hope (pictured) , Product Director MFA at Intercede If names such as Conficker, Sasser and MyDoom send a shiver down your spine, you are not alone. In the not-too-distant past computer viruses, whether simple or sophisticated had the power to cripple organisations large and small, as cybercriminals sought to wreak havoc, and gain notoriety […]
Investing in a phishing prevention toolkit
Phishing remains one of the biggest security threats to all businesses – regardless of size and industry. This was reflected in the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021, as phishing was identified as the most common type of security attack (82%) last year. The accelerated shift to hybrid work environments, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, has […]
#CSAM: How to protect yourself from phishing attacks
This year’s cyber security awareness month provides a timely reminder of the increasingly dangerous threat posed by phishing. With more and more people using the internet for everyday services and work, and the general improvement in the quality and plausibility of phishing messages, there’s been a record growth in email phishing during the pandemic. Experts […]
Agari Report: New BEC scam 7X more costly than average, bigger phish start angling in
Sophisticated threat actors, evolving phishing tactics, and a $800,000 business email compromise (BEC) scam in the second half of 2020 all signal trouble ahead, according to analysis from the Agari Cyber Intelligence Division (ACID). After attacks on Magellan Health, GoDaddy, and the SolarWinds “hack of the decade,” one thing is distressingly clear. Phishing, BEC, and […]
In case you missed ZIVVER at the Security IT Summit…
By Zivver Last month marked ZIVVER’s first appearance at the Security IT Summit and we had a great time meeting so many people (virtually). If you took some time during the summit to connect with us, we look forward to staying in touch! And if you missed your chance to meet with us at the […]
One million scam emails reported to NCSC
An influx of cryptocurrency investment scams is among a range of online threats which have been blocked as a result of more than 1 million suspect emails being reported by the public in just two months. More than half of the 10,000 online links to scams blocked or taken down by the National Cyber Security […]
Going phishing? Five emails you don’t want in your inbox
Phishing attacks are the most common form of cyber attack. Why? The simplicity of email gives cyber criminals an easy route in, allowing them to reach users directly with no defensive barriers, to mislead, harvest credentials and spread malicious elements. All organisations think it won’t happen to them, but phishing isn’t a trap that only […]
VIDEO – Top tips to spot phishing attacks
By Falanx Phishing, viruses and ransomware are some of the most common attacks aimed at organisations of all sizes, with phishing emails proving the most successful. With this October being Cyber Security Awareness month, empower your staff to recognise and defend against these attacks. Here are some of the signs to look out for > https://falanx.com/cyber/top-tips-to-spot-phishing-attacks/
Save £35k by deleting emails from your CEO
You work in finance. You get an email from your CEO addressing you by your first name, apologising for the late Friday email, but requesting you make an urgent payment to a regular supplier, with account details helpfully provided in the email. You’d pay it, right? CEO fraud is an increasingly common type of phishing […]
