The word Smishing is a combination of SMS and Phishing. Smishing is a type of cyberattack whereby the attacker uses misleading messages to betray the victim into sharing sensitive information or giving away money. The cybercriminals trick the victim into believing that the message has arrived from a trusted person or organization. They usually ask the victim to verify, update, or reactivate their … [Read more...] about What is Smishing and How to Avoid it
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Vishing, its Techniques and How to Prevent it
Vishing is a type of cyberattack in which the cybercriminal tricks the victims over a phone call to get access to the target’s sensitive information. The attackers use automated voice simulation technology and other sophisticated technologies to convince the victim to hand over sensitive data. The cybercriminals create a scenario to prey on human greed and fear. They convince the victim to hand … [Read more...] about Vishing, its Techniques and How to Prevent it
Tips to optimize your VPN security
The novel coronavirus has forced millions of people to work from home, triggering cybersecurity challenges for companies worldwide. It is now imperative for organizations to support and protect their work-from-home employees for a prolonged period. There are various ways a firm can protect their employee, and one of them is reviewing your virtual private network (VPN). Companies can secure … [Read more...] about Tips to optimize your VPN security
Cybercrime during COVID-19: 5 things every CISO needs to know
Due to COVID-19, most countries worldwide are facing economic recessions and a rise in online fraud attempts. The recession due to COVID-19 may drive up cybercrime by 35%, according to one estimate. It is worth noting that during the 2008 recession, countries like Brazil and Spain suffered economic downturns that led to a rise in cybercrimes. It is difficult to predict the increase in … [Read more...] about Cybercrime during COVID-19: 5 things every CISO needs to know
5 steps to avoid credential dumping attacks
Credential dumping is a technique used by cybercriminals to gain access to a network. They enter the workstation through phishing and controls through the typical way the admin uses and monitors the network to find exposed credentials. The cybercriminals find out organization vulnerabilities which lead them to credential dumping. Given are few ways to identify the vulnerabilities to avoid … [Read more...] about 5 steps to avoid credential dumping attacks