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7 Examples of Social Media Scams You Should Avoid at All Costs

Fri, 04/05/2024
Image Social media platforms have become non-negotiables in our daily lives. We always find ourselves online at our favorite social media sites to connect with loved ones, share our thoughts, and discover interesting content. While social media has become central to our routines, its vast reach and anonymity provide certain risks...
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Social Media Scams
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2023 Gone Phishing Tournament Results Webinar

Watch the panel discussion break down the latest phishing statistics from the 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament and learn how to leverage them to help your organization strengthen security awareness initiatives.
Security Awareness Training
Phishing Simulation
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Are Password Managers Safe to Use?

Mon, 03/18/2024
Image Passwords have become a cornerstone of the Internet. These strings of letters and numbers allow us to validate access to various communities, online tools, healthcare, banking, and more. As more and more information is stored behind passwords, efforts to steal and crack them have vastly increased.  These new cyber threats led...
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Data Breach
Data Privacy
Data Security
Password Security
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What is Baiting in Cyber Security?

Mon, 03/04/2024
Image Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their methods, but their biggest leverage for growth will always be exploiting the human factor. Software and physical measures against cyber attacks have become so advanced that tricking workers is the only remaining attack vector criminals can reliably use. According to Verizon’s 2023...
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The 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament Results: Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 02/20/2024
The results of Fortra’s Gone Phishing Tournament are here, and they highlight the potential power and danger of phishing across the world. This global test uncovered that 1 in 10 individuals are susceptible to these attacks, which would have led to 90,000 compromised passwords if the campaign had been an actual cyber attack. This year’s tournament featured an updated email...
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Security Awareness Training
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Ensure Compliance With Quebec's Law 25

Your one-on-one demo includes a complete overview of the: User-friendly and intuitive security awareness platform High quality content and customizable options Targeted phishing simulation by risk profile and just-in-time training Integrated gamification for increasing user participation and motivation Critical metrics and KPIs provided in the reporting dashboards   ...
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Swipe Right on Cyber Security: Let’s Talk About Zodiac Signs

Mon, 02/12/2024
With Valentine’s Day upon us, our thoughts turn to love, compatibility, and cyber security. As Cupid strings his bow this Valentine’s Day, let’s explore how the stars might be influencing your approach to online security. Are you a Leo who roars against cyber threats, or a Pisces swimming through the sea of digital privacy? Remember, while the universe might hold many...
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Data Privacy
Security Awareness Training
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What is Quishing?

Fri, 02/09/2024
QR codes have come a long way since being invented in 1994 by a subsidiary of Toyota. Initially introduced to address some limitations of barcodes during the car manufacturing process, QR codes have since become staples in people’s day-to-day lives. The introduction of high-powered cameras to most modern smartphones is what allowed these codes to gain new uses. QR codes,...
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Mobile Security
Security Awareness Training
Phishing Simulation
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The 7 Most Dangerous Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Fri, 02/02/2024
While industries like banking and software can be devastated by cyber attacks, no other field is impacted by hackers like healthcare. As an example, it’s hard to forget attacks like the ransomware that brought all 400 locations of Universal Health Services to a standstill for months in the United States. Healthcare facilities often can’t operate if they don’t have access to...
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Phishing Simulation Free Trial

95% of data breaches are due to human error. Are you keeping your data safe?  Image Don’t let high-risk end user behaviors leave your sensitive information, networks, and systems at risk of a data breach. Give your employees and third-party vendors the knowledge they need to spot common phishing warning signs and keep critical data...
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Phishing Simulation
Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance
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Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance

Fri, 01/26/2024
Online privacy and data protection have become pressing issues in recent years that many governments have decided to legislate. The Legault CAQ government has been behind many digital-related innovations, so it’s not surprising to see legislation like this. This law is a legislative update since existing laws inadequately address digital data. It should be noted that Law 25...
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The Evolution and Limitations of Multi-Factor Authentication

Mon, 01/22/2024
As careers, banking, and healthcare move online, the need for more secure authentication has become increasingly urgent. While passwords have been adopted as the most common form of authentication, they pose many problems in terms of cyber security. In recent years, especially since the rise of remote work in 2019, the adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) has steadily...
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Data Privacy
Security Awareness Training
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131 Cyber Security Statistics: 2024 Trends and Data

Mon, 01/15/2024
Cyber security awareness is an everyday job, and it’s easy to fall into a false sense of security once you have a solid plan in place. Every year, statistics are a reminder that hackers and scammers never sleep. New trends and attack types pop up daily, making it difficult to keep track. This list is a rundown of the most important statistics of the year, allowing you to get a...
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Top 5 Data Security Incidents of 2023 and Predictions for 2024

Mon, 12/25/2023
As 2023 comes to an end, one thing is certain: cyber security is still a prime concern for most companies. While industries like healthcare and retail are still more heavily impacted than any other, a concerning trend has emerged in regard to the variety of organizations being targeted by cyber criminals. This variety accounted for a staggering 20% increase in data breaches...
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The Most Important Cyber Security Trends of 2024
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The Most Important Cyber Security Trends of 2024

Mon, 12/18/2023
It’s likely that you won’t be surprised that cyber security experts will need to step up their game in 2024. Last year’s events have shown us that education is key and that vigilance is essential. While we learned a lot in 2022, we also had new issues to deal with. Remote work caused 88% of businesses to feel that they are facing “challenges to effective cyber security...
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12 Holiday Cyber Scams to Avoid
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12 Holiday Cyber Scams to Avoid

Fri, 12/15/2023
For most people, the holidays are a time to relax and unwind with family and friends. It’s also when consumers rush to buy gifts for their loved ones. At this time of year, cyber criminals are innovating new scams to steal the personal information of unsuspecting consumers, from phishing emails to malware infections. According to a report by Centum, cyber attacks increase by...
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Protecting Retail Businesses from Cyber Attacks

Fri, 11/24/2023
Retail stores are one of the oldest ways humans exchange goods and services. As they evolve, one of the most significant shifts they have undergone is the dramatic increase in technology integration within their operations. From tools to check stock to staffing management and cash registers, retail stores rely heavily on technology for almost every aspect of their business....
Cyber Threats
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Phishing
Ransomware
Security Awareness Training
Is Your Email on Lockdown? Explaining Email Quarantine
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Is Your Email on Lockdown? Explaining Email Quarantine

Mon, 11/20/2023
Between 2022 and 2023, business email compromise (BEC) attacks rose by 55%. Furthermore, organizations that manage over 5,000 email accounts are 90% likely to receive at least one BEC attack weekly. Email is one of the most frequently used tools for both personal and professional communication. But with its convenience and accessibility also comes an onslaught of malicious...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Data Security
How to Avoid Phishing Simulations False Positives?
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How to Avoid Phishing Simulations False Positives?

Fri, 11/03/2023
This year is seeing more phishing attacks in more places, having more detrimental impacts. One security messaging provider noted a 61% increase in phishing attacks between April and October 2022 compared to the same period the previous year. Another report observed that when phishing attacks were successful in 2022, financial losses from those incidents increased by 76%. In...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Security Awareness Training
Phishing Simulation
Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms
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Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms

Mon, 08/14/2023
Telecommunications companies (telecoms) have been prime targets for cyber attackers. They operate critical infrastructure passage, and vast amounts of customer data pass through their networks. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is aiming to strengthen data security with new regulations around data breach reporting by communications carriers. The agency...
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