Bruce Schneier has an interesting article today about impersonation. In this case it is bad actors abusing havard.edu email addresses. Using Fake Student Accounts to Shill Brands – Schneier on Security Impersonation is a real threat to any business, that does not have clear policies and procedures, and clear lines …
Think you’re secure? Think again. #BeCyberSmart
Thinking you are sufficiently protected against security threats is not good enough. You need to know! Governance and management are a major part of getting security right. How do you measure up? Without the right policies and processes in place and adhered to, you are not truly secure. We can …
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Something I have written about before… #BeCyberSmart
Back in February, I wrote an article about some of the social engineering tactics used by attackers when sending out malicious email. I know Diana has spoken about the email cybersecurity threat but I thought today I would take you back to that article as the cybersecurity threat posed by …
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Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and to celebrate we shall write about different aspects of the subject every day. Today I just want to raise awareness of simple things you can do to protect yourself from dodgy emails. First of all, check the email address carefully. If the email …
Covid-19 – an opportunity for Cyber Attacks
The latest report from the National Cyber Security Centre shows that the number of incidents related to Covid-19 are on the rise. UK cyber-threat agency confronts Covid-19 attacks: BBC News This is a wake up call to us all to be more vigilant – and for businesses working away from …
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