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Apr
12

Does this represent the most dangerous phishing scheme yet?


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Imagine this: While checking your email, suddenly an unexpected but reliable message pops up in your inbox.


"Wow!" you may think to yourself. However, this email might not be what it seems.


Cyber criminals use this scam to lure you into clicking malicious links or providing personal data that could compromise your security. SubdoMailing is as harmful as its name suggests.


What's going on?



Cyber criminals pose as trusted brands to commit phishing attacks that appear legitimate.


So how does Trustedbrand do it? They search the web for subdomains of reputable companies that contain subdomains known as Experience, such as experience.trustsedbrand.com? Experience is actually just an instance of what's ...


Mar
25

Cyber Attacks: Attackers get faster, stronger and more sophisticated


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Unnerving trends were recently exposed in a new security report.


Cyber attacks are growing increasingly prevalent. Criminals now take an average of just 62 minutes to gain entry to your network compared to 84 minutes last year.


These attacks are becoming both faster and more frequent. According to a report issued by our company, 34 new cyber criminal groups were identified bringing our total cyber-criminal groups tracked up to over 230.


Cyber criminals don't just sit around doing nothing - they have evolved rapidly into increasingly sophisticated attackers. According to one report, they have even set a record-breaking time of 2 minutes and 7 seconds for an attack breakout - not enough time even...


Feb
25

What payment method for ransomware should I choose? (Hint: none)


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Imagine this: your business has fallen victim to ransomware, with critical data locked away by cyber criminals who demand a ransom fee in return.


Are You Unable to Pay the Ransomware Gangs Offer Payment Extensions? Some ransomware gangs provide payment extensions similar to "buy now and pay later" schemes.


Recent research indicates that ransomware groups have become more imaginative with their extortion tactics. One group offers victims multiple choices when selecting ransom demands; these "options" may include:


Paying up to $10,000 may allow you to delay or delete their data before it becomes public.


As victims can usually negotiate the exact amount charged, this process takes on an entirely ne...


Feb
13

Assess Your Cyber Security Now



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Have you ever found yourself wondering whether your business could survive an cyber attack?


Small businesses, too, can be vulnerable to cybercrime in today's globalized world. Relying solely on hope may not provide adequate cybersecurity protection; to maximize effectiveness of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning programs.


These methods will enable you to identify any weak points in your defenses so you can strengthen them before any real danger presents itself.


This article compares two options by drawing upon an analogy involving home security.


Walking the Perimeter: Vulnerability ScanS



A vulnerability scan is similar to taking an exterior tour of your house and noting any possible ...


Feb
12

Do you not believe your business could be targeted for criminal activities? You might be amazed at what awaits.


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Cyber criminals may target large corporations or those with significant financial assets. You might think that cybercriminals only target such firms with great assets.


Cyber criminals have been reported as targeting businesses of all types, from independent businesses to global conglomerates corporations, using botnets.


Have you heard about malicious botnets and are now wondering "what exactly is a botnet and why should it matter to me?" Cyber criminals use botnets as one of their key weapons against victims; these networks of compromised computers commanded by one malicious puppeteer can include everything from your desktop PC all the way down to your smart fridge - becoming cyber weapons aga...


Feb
01

Gamers beware! Hackers have targeted you.


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Since long, gamers have not been the primary focus of cybersecurity efforts. Instead, most often you hear of cyber attacks against businesses or identity theft due to phishing schemes affecting individuals - however hackers are now targeting gamers directly.


Cyberattacks against gamers have increased exponentially, as cybercriminals target gamers as potential exploitable digital vulnerabilities increase. Meanwhile, gaming industry expansion and user participation is driving this rise - leaving hackers more opportunities than ever to target gamers with attacks.


Cyberattacks against young gamers will increase by 57% between 2022-2023.


Risks increase significantly for young gamers who enjoy popula...


Dec
13

Time to Ditch Traditional Passwords


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Have you ever imagined a world in which people no longer needed to remember long and complex passwords?


We may be closer than we think to meeting our final fateful deadline.


Google recently implemented Passkeys as its default login method across all accounts within its network, signaling an important shift in online security.


Are You Wondering: What Is A Passkey?


Internet security has taken an exciting leap forward with this development. As an employer with employees, you must pay special attention.


Discover everything you need to Know by exploring this page.


What Is Passkeys?


Imagine being able to access your account using just a four digit PIN number or biometric information such as fingerprint o...


Nov
20

Be wary of a new, devious phishing scam


temp-post-imageAnother day, another scam. Here's one that is particularly insidious.


Cyber criminals have evolved, creating increasingly intelligent malware. One such virus even impersonated an established brand to gain entry.


Email from an e-signature service widely utilized.


Email attachments will consist of an empty picture containing empty svg images carefully embedded within an HTML file (please be patient).


Clever malware that bypasses security software.


Your business could be put at risk as the code within this image redirects users to a malicious website.


By simply opening an attachment, it's possible for malware to infiltrate your device or network and put your data at risk of ransomware attacks, leavin...


Oct
18

Do you have cyber security measures in your business that are under-utilized?


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Let's examine a topic that may give us chills--cybersecurity skeletons in the closet. While it's possible that there may not be any actual skeletons lurking, cybersecurity vulnerabilities could still exist and be waiting to cause havoc.


At times it can be difficult to remedy things without first knowing they exist, so now is the time to address any hidden dangers in your business. By taking proactive steps you can protect against potential cyber-threats.


Be proactive by recognizing potential threats that could put your business at risk, here are the top cybersecurity risks SMBs face.


Outdated software: the nightmare with cobwebs



Updates can be an inconvenience, and running outdated software can ...


Sep
27

Be wary of Facebook ads that seem too good to be true.


temp-post-imageHave you been browsing your Facebook feed when an advertisement promising to expand your business using artificial intelligence-powered software suddenly appears? Have you been fooled? We all have been!


Doesn't that sound enticing? You click without even giving it much thought.


Warning.



Cyber criminals are creating Facebook ads promising to improve productivity and income; when clicked upon they contain hidden dangers that require further action before success can be achieved.


They are tricking you into installing malware (malicious computer software) instead of what was requested of you.


Criminals could access your Facebook data and advertising budget from the computer containing it.


Your initial...


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