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Common NFT scams to look out for
As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) become more popular, it opens up new opportunities for online criminals. If you’re new to NFTs, below are some of the most common scams to be aware of. But first… What are NFTs? An NFT is a unique digital identifier that is recorded on...
How crackable are your company passwords?
Everyone knows the importance of creating a really strong password to make it more difficult for hackers to break into your systems. This is particularly important for systems that might house confidential information, such as customer data or corporate secrets. But,...
How to spot a deepfake
As deepfakes become more sophisticated and better quality, they can pose a real threat to your business. For example, they can be used by scammers to impersonate someone your employees trust - such as the company’s CEO or CFO - as a way of getting money or...
Phishing for everyone – Webinar – 29/9/2022
We opened a dedicated webinars mailing list.The only emails you'll get there are Announcements on webinars and recordings.We won't spam you (or phish you) in any way, and we won't share your email address with anyone. * indicates required Email Address * Name Phone...
3 of the biggest ransomware attacks of 2022
Ransomware attacks are unfortunately an evolving risk for companies, large and small. In some ways, they are like biological viruses because they change, adapt and continue to do damage over time. That damage includes anything from causing chaos by blocking access to...
How hackers use LinkedIn for social engineering
LinkedIn is a great networking platform for professionals across all industries. However, it can give hackers insight into your work and your company, and arm them with information they can use to manipulate you into giving away company secrets. Why would hackers...
5 common crypto scams to look out for
Cryptocurrency (crypto) crime is on the rise. 2021 alone saw a record-breaking $14bn of crypto stolen by fraudsters. And because it’s an industry that isn’t regulated, like the traditional investment and banking sector, it’s really up to the individual to protect...
How much is your data worth to hackers?
Data breaches have become more common lately. And whilst sometimes the motivation for stealing data can be to embarrass major companies, or to gather data for espionage, the most common reason for stealing data is to make money. In fact, 86% of data breaches are about...
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 when cybercriminals send...
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,...
Why cybersecurity teams need oversight of social media accounts 
These days, if your business doesn’t have a presence on social media - whether that’s Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - you’re missing a trick. It’s becoming a vital way to connect with customers. However, it also creates a vulnerability that you might not be...
“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...