Compass IT Compliance Blog / Phishing

Protecting Seniors from Scams: Lessons from Thelma Movie (2024)

Elderly Scams

This blog post contains detailed information about the movie "Thelma." While we aim to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis, please be aware that reading further may reveal key plot points and spoilers. If you have not yet seen the movie and wish to avoid any spoilers, we rec …

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Phishing vs. Pharming: What's the Difference?

Phishing & Pharming

Online security is a prime concern for individuals and organizations alike with cyber threats and scams targeting users often. Two prevalent cyber threats, phishing, and pharming, pose significant risks to users by attempting to deceive them into revealing sensitive information. Altho …

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What Is a Whaling Attack? (With Examples)

Whaling Attack

Cybercriminals deploy a wide variety of techniques to target both individuals and organizations, aiming to extract sensitive information. With numerous social engineering strategies at play, many are curious to know, "what is whale phishing?" Whaling attacks, often referred to as CEO …

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Guarding the Gates of Digital Identity with Image Analysis

Digital Identity

Digital identities are the online essence of individuals, organizations, businesses, and beyond, serving as a gateway to global audiences and a means to connect with like-minded individuals. As the digital landscape expands, so too does the importance of robust online recognition.

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How to Identify Phishing & Online Security Breach Attempts

Phishing Attempts

In today's digital era, cybercrime is escalating at an alarming rate. Numerous studies indicate a continued upward trend in these incidents. Alarmingly, millions fall victim annually, often unaware of the breach.

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Understanding AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

AI Social Engineering

Social engineering manipulates people into revealing sensitive information or granting access to systems. Traditionally, it has involved phishing emails or impersonating authority figures. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking social engineering to a new level. AI attackers ca …

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