2016 was a record year for malware and phishing data breaches, and according to various industry experts, these hack attacks are only expected to continue increasing throughout this year. With the majority of these incidents occurring due to a lack of malware preventative measures, it’s especially important to educate the workforce on today’s most successful… Continue reading How To Train Your Employees To Become An Effective Last Line Of Defense For Your Company
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What To Do After You’ve Been “Phished”
Every day, over half of the Internet’s users receive at least one phishing email. With such a high phishing frequency, it’s nearly impossible to completely eliminate the risk of an attack—but there are many ways to reduce the overall impact. It’s especially important to prepare an effective response strategy for the company. To help you… Continue reading What To Do After You’ve Been “Phished”
Scam of the Week: CEO Fraud and W-2 Phishing Now Combined
With tax season now well underway, CEO Fraud and W-2 Phishing have dominated news headlines throughout the country. What most people don’t yet realize, however, is most cybercriminals have now combined these hack attacks for even greater destruction. This combined attack first relies on breaching a victim’s network with W-2 Phishing. Then, the cybercriminal follows up with an “executive”… Continue reading Scam of the Week: CEO Fraud and W-2 Phishing Now Combined
CEO Fraud Is On The Rise
The most recent scam focusing on companies throughout the nation, known as CEO Fraud, is a trick in which hackers impersonate corporate officials to trap employees into sending confidential charge information. According to the FBI, this form of hack attack targets “businesses working with remote providers and/or businesses that frequently perform wire transfer payments. The… Continue reading CEO Fraud Is On The Rise
Security Best Practice #10: Address the BYOD Elephant in the Room
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Beware of “Phishy” Emails This Tax Season
This year, tax season opens on January 23, which means a surge in hack attacks is right around the corner. With four out of five taxpayers now filing for returns electronically, according to the IRS, more people are entering their personal information – such as their social security number or bank account information – online than ever… Continue reading Beware of “Phishy” Emails This Tax Season
Security Best Practice #9: Limit User Account Access
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Security Best Practice #8: Use Caution with Cloud
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Scam of the Week: Locked PDF Phishing Campaign
This week, the SANS Internet Storm Center discovered a new phishing campaign that uses locked PDF files to steal users’ email credentials. These emails are sent with the subject line “Assessment Document” and claim to be sent from VetMeds. Within this message, users will see a body that reads “PDF Secure File UNLOCK to Access… Continue reading Scam of the Week: Locked PDF Phishing Campaign
Security Best Practice #7: Maintain Your Network Like Your Car
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