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Defend against this new Office 365 threat

Posted on Wednesday January 22, 2020  |  office 365, cybersecurity, phishing scam, credentials harvesting, microsoft security, office store

Some hackers have become so skilled that they don't even need you to give up your credentials to hack into your account. One recent cyberthreat is targeted towards users of Microsoft Office 365. You don't want to be the next victim, so read up.

Scammers deriving new ways to scam via VoIP

Posted on Tuesday January 22, 2019  |  voip, vishing scam, phishing scam, internet telephony, cybersecurity

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) makes business communications simple and inexpensive. However, scammers are still finding ways to exploit VoIP, such as through "vishing" scams, a new type of phishing wherein fraudsters make phone calls, pose as a business or financial partner, and request private details. The best way to prevent yourself from being scammed is by understanding how the scam works.

Phishers use encrypted sites to scam

Posted on Friday December 22, 2017  |  phishing scam, https, encryption, cyber security

Just when you thought cyber criminals couldn’t get smarter, along comes a new scamming technique. Previously used for safeguarding browsing activity, encryption tools are now used by hackers in carrying out phishing scams. This means some fraudulent sites may have HTTPS on their address, giving users a false sense of security.

How to protect your VoIP system from phishing

Posted on Monday August 21, 2017  |  voip, vishing scam, phishing scam, internet telephony, cyber security

Your business may be well-armed against email-based phishing scams, but you shouldn't neglect your VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems. Through ‘vishing scams,' hackers can disguise themselves as a bank representative and convince your employees to provide confidential financial details via a seemingly harmless VoIP call. Your business will be well-served by guarding itself from this new breed of phishing scam.

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