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Season of Giving or Taking? Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams
by Nicholas Foisy on November 25, 2024 at 2:11 PM
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and generosity. Families gather to celebrate, communities embrace the spirit of giving, and stores offer enticing sales to meet the demands of holiday shoppers. Unfortunately, the same excitement and busyness that make the season speci …
Phishing vs. Pharming: What's the Difference?
by Jake Dwares on May 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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 …
What Is a Whaling Attack? (With Examples)
by Jeffrey Torrance on April 25, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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 …
Guarding the Gates of Digital Identity with Image Analysis
by Adam Lyford on April 18, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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.
How to Identify Phishing & Online Security Breach Attempts
by William DePalma on February 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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.
Understanding AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks
by Jesse Roberts on February 13, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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 …