Category: Cyber Hygiene
SMShing is taking a more dangerous form to deceive unsuspecting victims. Perpetrators are now bypassing the normal telecommunications channel by using a special device called an SMS Blaster. The device…
Cybercriminals, much like any other group, are driven by a set of psychological factors and motivations that influence their actions. Did you know that it is not just about financial…
Biometric authentication is a security process that relies on unique biological characteristics to verify an individual’s identity. This method has gained popularity due to its enhanced security and user-friendly nature.…
Data breach statistics for Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023: While slightly lower than the projected growth rate, cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $9.5 trillion USD this 2024.…
Today, Artificial Intelligence is taking social engineering to a new level. AI attackers can personalize scams, create realistic fake personas, and even hold convincing conversations with chatbots. Remember those one-size-fits-all phishing emails?…
This is another way of guessing account passwords but instead of trying to enter numerous passwords for one account, hackers use one common password and try to enter it to…
Make sure to check your social media friend list. You might have accidentally accepted a bogus friend request weeks, months or years back. Less is MORE in social media. Refrain…
A form of social engineering that uses the text messaging platform where a hacker tries to get data from unsuspecting victims. This usually comes with a seemingly legitimate link where you will…
Do not trust pop-up links or forwarded links to register to online accounts. Instead, type the web address to go to the OFFICIAL login page of the site. Manage cookies…
