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Fortify the Defense: Use the Power of Anti-Phishing Training

Phishing attacks, designed to trick people and extract sensitive information, pose a significant risk to the security of individuals and businesses. To effectively combat this growing threat, investing in Anti Phishing training is paramount. In this blog post, we explore the issues surrounding phishing attacks, highlight the importance of anti-phishing training, and introduce a…

Proactive Cybersecurity: No, not every company gets hacked

Hacking is rampant and data breaches are the order of the day. Therefore, many think that every business will eventually fall victim to a cyberattack. However, this is a myth that needs to be debunked. With proactive cyber security measures, such as penetration testing and security awareness, companies can significantly reduce their risk of…

Red Teaming Assessment: the missing Cybersecurity puzzle piece

The risk of a hack is increasing every day, and red teaming is an effective method for identifying weaknesses in a company’s cybersecurity to improve resilience. In this blog post, we discuss the benefits of a red teaming assessment, where it fits into a cybersecurity strategy, and how often it should be performed. What…

Recognizing and avoiding phishing e-mails

Phishing e-mails are a common form of online scam that trick people into disclosing sensitive information or downloading malware. Every day, millions of people fall for these types of attacks, leading to financial losses, identity theft, and other types of fraud. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of phishing e-mails…

7 tips to protect against Ransomware

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files. The attackers then demand a ransom from the victim to restore access to the files for a fee. Ransomware attacks can be particularly devastating for businesses, resulting in disruptions to operations and financial losses. Follow these best practices to protect your business from ransomware attacks:…

Tips to protect against CEO fraud

CEO fraud, also known as “business email compromise“, is a type of cybercrime that involves criminals posing as the CEO or another high-level executive in order to trick employees into transferring money or divulging sensitive information. It can be a serious threat to businesses, as it can result in significant financial losses and damage…

How to prevent a Phishing attack

A phishing attack is a common method by which cybercriminals attempt to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials, financial information, and personal data. These attacks often involve fake emails, websites or posts on social media that appear legitimate but are actually designed to trick people into giving away their data. To prevent a…

Using a Corona Phishing template?

Hackers abuse the topicality of the coronavirus for their phishing emails. Do you have to do that as a business during your phishing exercise? Can you use a corona phishing template now? This question has been asked a lot the last few days. Supporters and opponents of a corona phishing template The proponents claim…

Phishing in this new Corona Age

Now that we all work from home and use email and WhatsApp more often, the number of Phishing messages circulating has increased significantly. From malicious emails posing as an official agency or well-known company to links to phishing websites forwarded via messaging, it’s very watchful in this new Corona Age. What is Phishing anyway?…

What is CEO fraud?

CEO fraud is a phenomenon that has been circulating for a number of years at large institutions, but now also affects small companies and associations. With CEO fraud, a cybercriminal assumes the identity of the CEO in order to make payment requests to the executive secretary, the CFO or other persons within the company…