What is “smishing” and why should you be aware of it?

What is “smishing” and why should you be aware of it?

As society becomes more “mobile-first”, scammers are adapting their phishing schemes – usually done by email – to target mobile users via text messages. This is also known as smishing.  What is smishing? Smishing – SMS (or text) phishing – is...
Protecting your brand from deepfakes in the metaverse

Protecting your brand from deepfakes in the metaverse

The metaverse might still seem futuristic for many companies, but it’s likely to become an important way of connecting with people and customers in future. Some companies are already conducting business in the metaverse.  Whilst you might not be ready to join them,...
“Europol ploy”: the latest phone scam in Europe

“Europol ploy”: the latest phone scam in Europe

A new phone scam is on the rise in Germany and other parts of Europe in which scammers impersonate Europol officers to trick victims into transferring them money, vouchers or personal details. How does the scam work? First, you will receive a call with a recorded...
How AI can help turn the tables on scammers 

How AI can help turn the tables on scammers 

As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated with their scams, using artificial intelligence (AI) to scale up their operations, it can feel like fighting a losing battle. However, AI and machine learning (ML) can also be used against them. Here’s how: Detecting...
How to tell if you have ransomware

How to tell if you have ransomware

No business wants to become a victim of a ransomware attack. This is when data on your computer or network is held hostage until you pay a ransom. In most cases – particularly human-operated ransomware (as opposed to automated ransomware) – there will be...