The festive season brings joy, celebration, and a sense of togetherness, but it also presents a significant opportunity for cyber criminals to exploit the surge in online activity. The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to a rise in cyber criminal activity, with shopping scams becoming more prevalent during the peak holiday season, such as Christmas. As more people enjoy…
The beginning of Christmas week brings us joy and celebration. However, it’s also important to remember the heightened risk during this time of year. As we gear up to celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm and joy, cyber criminals also prepare to exploit distractions and naivety spiked during this season. The Christmas period presents a prime opportunity for cyber crimes…
Account takeover attacks represent a significant cyber threat in which cyber criminals use stolen credentials to gain unauthorised control. These credentials are obtained from the dark web and generally result from social engineering tactics, data breaches, and phishing attacks. Cyber criminals employ automated bots to systematically test stolen credentials against several websites, including travel, finance, e-commerce, and social platforms. This…
International Fraud Awareness Week, held every November, raises global fraud prevention awareness and promotes proactive defenses. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) leads this initiative, uniting organizations and individuals worldwide in the fight against fraud. This article highlights top financial fraud threats and stresses the need for robust prevention strategies. Rising Threats in Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud…
Try listening to our podcast: Black Friday has evolved into a prominent online shopping event that offers consumers enticing deals while presenting a lucrative opportunity for cyber criminals. Originally tied to Thanksgiving, this shopping festival has expanded beyond a single day, transforming into a week-long or even month-long event filled with sales and promotions. As shoppers flock to e-commerce…
A Smurf attack represents a sophisticated manifestation of a distributed denial-of-service attack, specifically targeting the network layer. The Smurf attack derives its name from malware DDoS.Smurf, which enables its execution. More widely, the attack is named after the cartoon character The Smurf, which metaphorically illustrates their ability to overwhelm larger adversaries collectively. Smurf attacks share characteristics similar to ping floods,…
Cyber vandalism represents a significant and deliberate threat intended to perform malicious actions predominantly targeting websites and technological systems. Yet, it extends its reach to individuals and institutions, often instilling fear and undermining trust. Perpetrators of cyber vandalism called ‘cyber vandals’ employ various tools and techniques to deface websites, delete critical files, hijack user accounts, or disseminate spam and malicious…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, concerns about misinformation are intensifying. With less than a week to go, the spread of false information is influencing public perceptions and raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process. Since early January, allegations have emerged that social media platforms are being used to disseminate conspiracy theories and misleading claims. This has…
SIM swapping presents a considerable threat in countries with high smartphone penetration rates. These covert attacks on mobile phones often go unnoticed until their repercussions become severe, particularly among individuals unfamiliar with the warning signs. The consequence of a SIM-swapping attack can be both profound and severe, resulting in financial and reputational loss, and the recovery process can prove to…
Deception technology represents a specialised cyber security solution strategically designed to empower security teams in identifying, analysing, and mitigating advanced threats. This strategic approach defends against sophisticated cyber security threats by enticing attackers to engage with decoy systems, thereby revealing malicious behaviours that may remain undetected. The deception technology approach can provide high-fidelity alerts about specific malicious behaviours that are…
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