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4 Social engineering scams to watch out for

Posted on Thursday August 18, 2016  |  tailgating, social engineering, scams, rio olympics, quid pro quo, pretexting, phishing

Every time we learn about a cyberattack that has affected so many businesses, we invest in security technologies that will safeguard our systems. This year, however, social engineering attacks have taken center stage in the Rio Olympics. Using various scams, hackers can circumvent network security systems by convincing gullible users into giving away sensitive information. But spectators aren't the only victims. Without knowing the most common social engineering exploits, your business's data is also at risk. That's why we have compiled four of the most frequently used social engineering scams to help protect you and your business.

IT security predictions for 2016

Posted on Monday December 28, 2015  |  vulnerability assessment, social engineering, network assessment, it security, hacking, cyber security

Online security has probably never been such a hotly debated subject as it was in 2015. From recent numerous high-profile attacks on Sony and others, to this year�s leaking of data stolen from the extramarital-affair-facilitating website Ashley Madison website, have pushed cyber security firmly into the spotlight. So what can we expect from 2016? Experts predict that this year will only see cyber crime increasing yet further. Here�s what you need to know.

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