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Aug
10

Be wary! Could this really be Microsoft, or is this a phishing attack?


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Right? Most likely you opened the email sent from Microsoft without hesitation or hesitation.


Microsoft is an esteemed brand. They are one of the largest and most dependable tech companies worldwide.


What happens if the email you received does not originate from Microsoft?


Cyber criminals use trusted brands such as Microsoft to deceive victims. According to reports, Microsoft is the company most frequently impersonated around the world.


According to a new study, 36% of brand related phishing attacks that took place early 2025 involved impersonating Microsoft.


Google and Apple were closely trailed, accounting for more than half of all phishing scams worldwide.


What's new and how can your business ...


Jul
10

Microsoft: Criminals can access your account without your password


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Have you ever noticed how just when you thought your cybersecurity had reached peak efficiency, something new arises to cause issues?


Right now, this is exactly the situation.


An increasingly widespread scam is targeting businesses just like yours.


What are the drawbacks to it all?


Cybercriminals don't even need your password!


Scary... Device code phishing has quickly become more and more widespread and prevalent. Microsoft recently issued an alert about an increasing wave of attacks, so we should expect more to come.


This phishing scam differs from others you have likely come across. Phishing is an attempt to trick people into giving their usernames and passwords away to fake websites by offering...


Jun
17

Are your employees too confident when it comes to cyber-security?


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Do you trust your team?


People of this caliber are intelligent and capable, knowing better than to open unknown attachments or click on suspicious links.


Phishing emails are designed to look legitimate, and are used to trick recipients into downloading malware or providing sensitive data.


They're not fools who fall for such schemes.


At least, they believe it. Unfortunately, just because someone believes they can identify a phishing attempt doesn't mean it's actually happening; cyber criminals use this misperception of security against us.


Studies have revealed that 86% of employees feel confident in their ability to identify phishing emails... yet over half have already been scammed.


Give that som...


Jun
11

Hackers have seven methods for breaking into accounts.


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Hackers are taking full advantage of digital technology to exploit our vulnerabilities. Hackers have become more sophisticated and creative in their attempts to gain entry to people's personal and professional accounts - weak passwords and phishing emails are popular methods employed by hackers but there are numerous lesser-known methods of gain.


What are the most commonly employed hacking techniques?



Hacking techniques have evolved significantly over time, taking advantage of technological advances and taking advantage of skills that people possess. Although hackers still employ brute-force attacks and traditional techniques for bypassing security measures, their approaches are becoming more ...


Apr
08

3 times as many employees fall for phishing scams today than did three years ago.


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Have you ever considered how many phishing schemes your employees are exposed to daily?


It may come as quite a shock when they discover it!


Businesses all across the board have suffered as their employee population increased three-fold over last year and clicked on more phishing sites than ever.


Let's retrace our steps before moving forward.


Scammers use phishing to attempt and gain access to sensitive data such as passwords or payment details by appearing as trustworthy sources.


Your employee could receive an email from Microsoft with a link that leads to a login screen, asking them for their login details. By providing these, criminals could gain access to them and take over your business.


Phish...


Mar
18

Be wary of emails with suspicious attachments: these could be scams.



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As you peruse your inbox, you come across an important email with a Word attachment - perhaps an invoice, message from a vendor or request from one of your colleagues - but once opened without thinking... you discover you've been scammed.


Cyber criminals understand exactly how to exploit this situation and have devised a means of bypassing even the most advanced email security filters using corrupted Microsoft Word documents as bait.


This strategy is both clever and dangerous.


Phishing (pronounced "fishing") is an attempt by scammers to gain sensitive data such as bank account numbers or passwords from people by sending fake emails posing as those from banks, coworkers or companies they trust....


Mar
05

Guide for Secure File Transfer and Storage


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File storage and transfer are vitally important aspects of life for many individuals. Maintaining their safety can be challenging; this guide can assist with this goal by showing how to store files safely when sending and receiving.


What is Secure Data Storage?


A secured file storage protects your files by restricting who gains access and alters them, with locks used to prevent anyone else from gaining entry or altering them. Only you have access to unlock these files - or at least that is what I would think is true if not true then.


Phishing attacks


Phishing attacks will always remain relevant. Intentionally or otherwise, you're forced to provide your personal data by being lured in by fake mes...


Mar
02

Guide for safe file storage and transfer


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Storage and transfer of files is an integral component of everyday life for many. Ensuring their safety can be tricky; this guide can assist in protecting them safely by showing how to send and store files securely.


What is Secure File Storage?


A secured file storage protects your documents by keeping others from changing or accessing them, using locks as protection that only you can open with their key.


Phishing Attacks



Unfortunately, phishing attacks remain one of the greatest forms of fraud today. You are forced into divulging personal information by fake messages or websites offering misleading links that appear genuine. Always double-check the email address from whom the email originated be...


Feb
23

How to Avoid 5 Common Cyber Attacks by 2025


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Cyber threats will become ever more pervasive by 2025, including attempts at theft of money, computer destruction or data theft. It is vitally important that individuals understand these cyber threats so that they can protect themselves.


What are the most prevalent cyber threats?



Unfortunately, cyber attacks come in all shapes and sizes. While they can be hard to spot, here are a few that you should keep an eye out for.


Phishing attacks


It will always remain relevant; forcing you to reveal personal data by way of fake emails or websites. Be wary when receiving such communications; always check the sender's email address first before clicking any links provided in them.


Ransomware


It also known as ...


Apr
25
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