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Unpaid Toll Text Scam? Cybersecurity Experts Explain Signs
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 It Is & How to Spot It
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 …
Physical Security Assessments: Covert Entry vs Escorted Walkthrough
by Patrick Laverty on January 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
When businesses seek a third-party physical security assessment, they must decide on the most appropriate testing methodology to gauge their security posture. These methodologies may go by several names, but the concepts and approaches often fit into one of two categories: covert entr …
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 …
Almost Fooled by a Fake Sale: A Real Lesson in Online Scams
by Jake Dwares on November 8, 2024 at 10:09 AM
In the world of cybersecurity, we talk about vigilance and verifying links all day long. As a cybersecurity auditor, I focus on Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and often find myself reminding clients and colleagues about the importance of secure online practice …
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 …