In a world in which bad news dominates, social engineering scams that carry a promise of good news can be incredibly lucrative for cyber criminals. In one recent example, fraudsters…
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Instagram scams and how to avoid them
Don’t get taken for a sucker on social media! Here are our top tips to protect you from Instagram scams…
S3 Ep22: Cryptographic escapes and social media scams [Podcast]
Lastest episode – listen now. (And tell your friends!)
Romance scams at all-time high: here’s what you need to know
It’s heartbreaking to get sucked into a romance scam, or to watch a friend or family member getting sucked in. Here’s what to do…
Fallen victim to online fraud? Here’s what to do…
Practical tips on how to avoid getting scammed in the first place, as well as what to do if it does happen.
Social Engineering And Social Media: How to Stop Oversharing
You’ve done your due diligence, practice good security hygiene and have the best security tools available. Now, your security posture is strong. But, your plan is only as good as…
Does a friend “need money urgently”? Check your facts before paying out…
Don’t get scammed by fake online requests to help a friend online. Check your facts first – here’s why.
Account Fraud is Killing Streaming Services: What Providers Can Do
The use of online streaming services was already burgeoning well before most of the world started spending so much time at home. The current explosion in the demand for video…
Business Email Compromise – fighting back with machine learning
Machine learning models are immune to blandishments, threats, flattery and so – so why not set them against social engineers?
Sports team nearly paid a $1.25m transfer fee… to cybercrooks
If a crook is already inside your email, occasionally adding in believable emails of their own… how on earth do you spot the fake ones?