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Reusing the same password across work and personal accounts might save time, but it invites attackers to break into your company's systems. Here's why unique passwords and multi-factor authentication matter.
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An email about a benefits update from HR arrives in your inbox. It looks official, but is it? Learn how to verify HR communications and protect your data from phishing.
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Attackers set up rogue Wi-Fi access points with the same network name as legitimate hotspots, tricking employees into connecting and exposing their data. Learn how these “evil twin” attacks work, see a real arrest at an airport, and discover simple steps—like verifying network names, using VPNs and disabling auto-connect—to keep your team safe.
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Audio deepfakes can convincingly mimic leadership voices, coaxing employees into sending money or sensitive data. Learn how to recognize voice-cloning scams and protect your organization.
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Fraudulent text messages have become a dominant vector for credential theft and account takeover. “Smishing” attacks, which lure recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing sensitive data via SMS or messaging apps, account for the majority of mobile phishing incidents and drove more than four hundred million dollars in consumer losses last year. This article explains how smishing works, why it’s effective, and how to defend yourself.
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Sophisticated criminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to clone the voices and faces of executives. In a notable case last year, a finance worker wired millions of dollars after attending a video call with convincing deepfakes of her colleagues. This article explores how deepfake video scams work, why they’re so persuasive, and how organizations can protect themselves.
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Mobile carriers can be tricked into handing over your phone number to a criminal. Once that happens, texts and calls – including one‑time passcodes – go to the attacker instead of you. In 2024 the FBI recorded nearly $26 million in U.S. losses and the UK saw a 1,055 percent spike in SIM swap cases. This article explains how SIM swap scams work, why they’re so dangerous, and steps you can take to stop them.
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