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How to Protect Your Data from the Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Scam
Fri, 07/31/2020
Since December 2019, there has been a coordinated campaign of phishing attempts targeting Office 365 users. Cyber criminals have sent spoofed email, gathering the login credentials and payment details of Microsoft accounts in over 62 countries.
According to one report, despite a 42% reduction in phishing attempts in 2019, scams like this Microsoft Office 365 campaign remain a...
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The Importance of Mobile Responsive Security Awareness Training White Paper
Download the White Paper to how to better engage users by:
Giving them access to security awareness training from anywhere, on any device
Providing an appealing, effective learning experience that fits everyone’s schedule
Promoting better knowledge retention and lasting behavior change by leveraging mobile learning
Implementing a seamless experience across desktops,...
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How to Successfully Manage Repeat Clickers
Fri, 06/12/2020
(7 min read)
Using online security awareness training to lower your click rate
Recognizing a potential phishing email is the first step in avoiding falling victim to a cyber attack. The next and most important step is knowing what to do with this email.
Ideally, you want your employees to report the phishing email to you and then delete the message. However, curiosity is...
On-Demand Webinar
How Does Your Click Rate Stack Up?
Benchmarking statistics related to phishing simulations are critical for driving behavioral change.
Based on the recent results of the 2019 Gone Phishing Tournament, learn how the click rate data gathered reinforces the importance of implementing a program that combines rich and engaging content for security awareness training and phishing simulations based on real-life...
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On-Demand Webcast: The Five Stages of Being Phished
Mon, 11/18/2019
When falling for a phishing scam, users usually go through one or more emotional stages including; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
Watch now to learn more about:
The 5 stages and how they affect the impact of a data breach
Using a security awareness program to help users become cyber aware
The role of just-in-time training and phishing simulations in...
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5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Social Network Breach
Wed, 05/29/2019
Social networking overlaps corporate and personal lives, and so should the mission to create a culture of security awareness.
It’s true.
There was little – if nothing – any Facebook user could have done to prevent their passwords from getting exposed earlier this spring.
Just look at the facts of the case, said Theo Zafirakos, Chief Information Security Officer and Security...
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Recent phishing attacks demonstrate widespread dangers
Tue, 11/24/2015
By this point, the dangers presented by phishing attacks are becoming increasingly well known. Business leaders recognize that information security awareness is critical for organizations of all kinds, and these programs need to focus heavily on phishing if firms want to remain protected in the current cybersecurity landscape.
Phishing attacks have become among the most...
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Employee error leads to Rogers Communications data breach
Tue, 03/24/2015
While certainly not the biggest data breach in recent memory, this Rogers Communications incident demonstrates how a seemingly small employee error can have significant consequences in the realm of cybersecurity.
Data breaches have become major news topics and with good reason. These incidents have major implications not just for the businesses affected but also for their...
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Consumerization of IT Through BYOD: Is Your Company Ready?
Mon, 03/03/2014
The consumerization of IT is when employees use their own personal mobile devices, such as laptop computers, tablets, smart phones, etc. at work, referred to as BYOD (bring your own device). This use is becoming increasingly common and exposes companies to a variety of risks, including the protection of personal information.
Canadian businesses appear to be leading the world...
Identity Theft
Tue, 08/27/2013
Identity theft is not a new phenomenon, but has evolved with the advent of information technology. Nowadays, access to a large amount of information available on the Internet, the exploitation of IT or the use of various scams allow fraudsters to obtain private or confidential information about their victims in order to steal their identity and then commit malfeasance.
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