Business email compromise, or BEC, is a sophisticated cyber threat that targets organizations by manipulating email communication. Scammers impersonate trusted figures, such as executives or vendors, to deceive employees into transferring funds, revealing sensitive information, or performing other harmful actions. Why are these attacks so dangerous? Because they’re convincing and compelling. Authority figures have innate […]
The New Face of Phishing: Understanding Pretexting and Smishing Attacks
Five billion people send and receive SMS messages daily, meaning that over 62% of the world’s population texts regularly. With convenience comes cyber security risks. You must worry about more than texting, it’s pretexting or smishing! What is Pretexting? You may already know the word pretext, which is a false excuse made to explain away […]
How to Tell If Your Browser Is Secure
Think of your web browser as your gateway to the internet. It’s where you shop, bank, and connect with the world. But just like your front door needs a good lock. Your browser needs serious security measures, too. Browser security is all about protecting your device and data from online threats. These can be malicious […]
Prevent Account Takeover: Strategies to Fortify Your Digital Fortress
Cyber criminals continually seek ways to steal personal information from private accounts. Having access to information isn’t enough; hackers want to control profiles such as your social media or work email account. Once they do, they can spread phishing scams to your followers and friends list, see confidential data available only to administrators, and even […]
Cyber security is not a destination. It’s a never-ending journey
It can happen to anybody at any time. As the investigation continues and the Jefferson County Clerk’s office struggles to return to normal operations, this is one of several important lessons that all government offices and small businesses can take away from this cyber attack in Kentucky’s largest county. In a press conference on Thursday, […]
Quishing: From Convenience to Catastrophe the Dark Side of QR Codes
Phishing is the number-one cause of data breaches for organizations, large and small. With 95% of data breaches caused by simple human error, it’s essential to comprehend the risks associated with phishing schemes. The newest and most common type of phishing is something called quishing. Traditionally, phishing scams are delivered via email. Red flags include […]