August 31, 2022
Fraudsters launch phishing attacks on universities
Back-to-school season is traditionally a profitable time for con artists, as millions of students around the world prepare to make tuition payments or buy school supplies and new books. As universities become more concerned about the cybersecurity of their networks, attackers find new ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff, and professors.
September 15, 2021
Phishing attacks ramped up during pandemic, reveals Sophos
Phishing is often first step in complex, multi-stage attacks. According to Sophos Rapid Response, attackers frequently use phishing emails to trick users into installing malware or sharing credentials that provide access to the corporate network.
August 19, 2020
Phishing in a pandemic: How to combat social engineering attacks
More people are now working from home, and they are connecting back into the office from their home networks, and quite often, using their personal computers. Attackers are looking to target these users’ devices as a way into the corporate network or cloud. They attempt to lure unsuspecting victims into going to malicious sites.