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What Is the Best Way to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
by Patrick Laverty on October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of the IT department. Every employee plays a role in protecting company data and systems from threats. With human error contributing to the majority of security incidents, organizations that invest in effective c …
What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks?
by Patrick Laverty on August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
When I give speeches or training sessions on social engineering, I always start with a simple mantra: V & V—Verification and Validation. It's not flashy, but it's foundational. My bet is that if you verify and validate everything, no social engineering (SE) attack can succeed. I'v …
Why Is Social Engineering a Threat to Businesses?
by Peter Fellini on August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
When most people think of cybersecurity threats, they picture viruses, ransomware, or brute-force attacks hammering away at firewalls. But some of the most effective attacks don’t need advanced code or malware. They just need a willing person to pick up the phone, click a link, or tru …
Copyright Infringement Scams - All You Need to Know
by Nicholas Foisy on April 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In today’s digital-first world, content creators, website owners, and marketers are increasingly becoming targets of sophisticated scams. Among the most insidious are copyright infringement scams—fraudulent schemes designed to deceive recipients into handing over money, credentials, o …
Is the Unpaid Toll Text a Scam? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In
by Nicholas Foisy on March 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Receiving a text about an unpaid toll can be alarming. With so many people using toll roads daily, a message demanding payment might seem legitimate at first glance. However, cybersecurity experts warn that many of these texts are scams designed to steal your personal and financial in …
QR Code Package Scam: What You Need to Know
by Nicholas Foisy on February 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In recent months, reports of a new scam involving unexpected packages and QR codes have emerged, raising concerns among consumers and cybersecurity experts alike. This scam, which appears to be an evolution of the well-known "brushing" scheme, is designed to trick recipients into scan …