Tag: phishing
Phishing kits and ‘Phishing-as-a-Service’ fuelling surge in data theft
Cybersecurity experts are raising the alarm over the increasing accessibility of sophisticated phishing tools, which are empowering even novice cybercriminals to launch damaging data-stealing attacks. The rise of readily available […]
Google Calendar users warned of spoofing scam
Cybersecurity experts are warning of a new threat targeting Google Calendar users involving fake invitations designed to dupe people into revealing sensitive information Google Meet has also been subject to […]
AI in the Wrong Hands: How Unregulated Technology Could Fuel Cybercrime
AI’s potential as a cybersecurity threat is being overlooked amid regulatory debates and innovation hype. As AI becomes more integrated into business operations, it also creates new vulnerabilities that existing […]
Cybersecurity expert demonstrates ease of phishing attacks
A cybersecurity expert has revealed just how simple it is to execute a phishing attack, comparing it to the ease of assembling flat-pack furniture. In a new video produced by […]
Ransomware survey reveals nearly a third of businesses suffered data loss in 2024
The number of ransomware victims who paid a ransom in 2024 more than doubled on the previous year from 6.9% to 16.3%, according to new research from cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity. […]
How to secure your mobile apps and prevent data leaks
We are practically fused with our mobiles, and it is nearly impossible to function without them. A mobile is only as good as the apps on it, and the apps […]
New report reveals how phishing campaigns have become increasingly commercialised
Presented to Tech Digest at a roundtable event in central London, cybersecurity company Egress launched its latest Phishing Threat Trends Report (October 2024), revealing a rise in phishing attacks as […]
UK slips to 5th in global cybersecurity rankings, claims report
The UK has fallen to fifth place globally in terms of cybersecurity and internet privacy knowledge according to report from NordVPN. To mark International VPN Day on 19th August (today) […]
Website categories British employers don’t want you to visit
Up to 72% of employers block malware and adult websites. Phishing websites are blocked by 70% of employers, while gambling ones – by 43%. Adult content is blocked by […]
Counting Cost of Fraud: Scammers Stole Over £421 Million Last Quarter
Uswitch analysis found that scammers stole £422 million last quarter, from 92,739 reported cases of fraud Brits lost £1,212 million to credit card fraud in 2022, down 5% from the previous year Over three quarters (76%) of fraud was […]
