by eran | 15 Mar 2022 | News
Social media offers many opportunities for scammers to make money. And, they have few concerns about exploiting tragedy. For example, the current war in Ukraine has seen many con artists asking for ‘donations’. TikTok makes it easier to spread fake news Whilst scams...
by eran | 11 Mar 2022 | News
The term ‘fake news’ is regularly used to refer to disinformation and misinformation, terms often used interchangeably. However, there is a subtle, but major, difference. What is disinformation? Disinformation is the intentional spreading of false information....
by eran | 22 Feb 2022 | News
We all know that we have to use passwords to protect our accounts at home and work. But, on their own, how much protection do they offer? Many people reuse passwords or have multiple applications under one account (e.g., Google products). Not you, of course,...
by eran | 15 Feb 2022 | News
WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps with over 2 billion users globally. So it’s no surprise that it’s become a target for fraudsters. In 2021 alone, 59% of Brits reported receiving a message-based scam, 13% of which were via WhatsApp. Here are some common scams...
by eran | 8 Feb 2022 | News
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is not new; however, fraudsters have changed their tactics in recent years. Rather than targeting C-suites and Executives, they’ve now cast their nets to the broader business ecosystem. And, the rise of home working has made their work...
by eran | 1 Feb 2022 | News
Beware the deepfake con artists From the fun Tom Cruise impersonation, to the more concerning fake Nancy Pelosi video, “deepfakes” have gained a lot of attention. But what are they and why could they be harmful to your business? How are deepfakes made?...
