FBI director won’t bank online
When one of the nation’s top cops says he’s not banking online anymore, maybe the rest of us should pay attention. FBI director Robert Mueller was the recent target of a phishing scam that used an...
View ArticleProtect PayPal users — there’s an app for that
If you’ve got a PayPal account, you’re likely a target for phishers who’ll try to nab your login credentials by sending phony e-mails that lure victims to a bogus site so they’ll unwittingly give up...
View Article4 online behaviors finance staffers must be warned about
Getting access to the accounts of businesses large and small is one of the most lucrative and insidious cybercrime schemes your organization faces these days. Unscrupulous tech criminals can clean out...
View ArticleAvoid spear phishing attacks: Tips for Finance staff
Finance employees typically have access to some of their companies’ most valuable information. That makes them a prime target for phishing attacks and other attempts by hackers to steal information....
View Article4 keys for secure web browsing
While there’s some debate over which web browser is best at blocking security threats, the bottom line, according to many security experts: The safest browser is the one that’s used the right way. On...
View ArticleAre your company’s Twitter accounts safe from hackers?
These days, many organizations have a new asset that’s becoming a big target for hackers: the corporate Twitter account. In recent years, several high profile Twitter hacks have done significant...
View Article3 BYOD dangers beyond lost or stolen devices
Many companies are getting ready to support bring your own device (BYOD) programs, and part of that means protecting data on lost or stolen smartphones and tablets. But there are a few other big BYOD...
View ArticleWho’s the biggest cybercrime target in your company?
To protect your company’s data, it’s important to raise awareness among the people most likely to be targeted in an attack. Hackers take any opportunity they can get to steal valuable data from...
View ArticleWarning: Hackers conducting phishing scams over the phone
Security researchers say a new type of spear phishing attack is being used to target companies’ finance staffers with a telephone call. Cyber criminals are starting to rely less on spreading malware...
View ArticleHow companies make hackers’ jobs easier
Hackers have started conducting sophisticated phishing attacks targeting companies’ employees – especially finance staffers who have access to a lot of valuable information. For these so-called “spear...
View ArticleWhat’s the most suspicious type of email?
One of the most common ways companies’ data is stolen: through email-based attacks. In fact, 95% of all data breaches begin with a phishing email sent to trick the recipient into volunteering...
View ArticleWho are the most likely victims of phishing scams?
Many cyber attacks begin with phishing emails directed at an organization’s employees. According to a new report, those scams can often fool even those who should know better. In a recent study,...
View ArticleStop assuming your cybersecurity is top-notch
Most small-to-midsize-business owners think their data is safe and secure – yet, they have no plan for a costly cyber threat. Those are just some of the findings from a recent survey that found 77% of...
View ArticleThe ‘Dirty Dozen’ tax scams to avoid
It’s the height of tax-filing season which means employees should beware. The IRS recently released their list of the top tax scams – which they call the “Dirty Dozen.” These are scams that pop up at...
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