Introduction Fraud has become so vast and versatile that it’s getting harder to keep up.These fraudsters aren’t slowing down, they keep coming up with tricks to deceive people. In some cases, even organizations and entire countries fall victim. Imagine sending funds or handing over sensitive company information simply because the request looked like it came…
Introduction We all get a ton of emails every day. And while most are harmless, there’s a growing threat lurking in our inboxes: Business Email Compromise, or BEC. This isn’t your old-school spam or a dodgy link trying to steal your Netflix password. BEC attacks are sophisticated, often malware-free, and they play on human trust. …
Have you ever opened your inbox and seen a suspicious email that looked like it was from a trusted source, perhaps your bank, a well-known online store, or even your own company? Or maybe you’re on the other side, sending out important emails, only to wonder if they’re actually landing where they should, or if…
Introduction Chances are that you may have experienced email phishing at some point; if not, that’s great. In any case, the main objective of this piece is to make sure you never fall for one. To put it simply, email phishing is a tactic used by cybercriminals to obtain private and sensitive information through emails….
Introduction Secure email isn’t just a luxury anymore, it’s becoming a necessity. Email has long been the cornerstone of both personal and professional communication. For most of us, using services like Gmail or Outlook is second nature, a convenience we rarely question. But the truth is, the emails we send often contain deeply personal or…
Introduction Let’s take our imaginations to a scene where a worker receives an urgent email seemingly from his CEO requesting an immediate wire transfer to a new vendor, or a key supplier sending an email notifying the company of a change in their bank account details for an upcoming payment. Unfortunately, these scenarios are not…
Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, email is incredibly convenient, but it’s also a common way for cybercriminals to launch targeted attacks. One of the sneakiest and most dangerous types of these attacks is called spear phishing. Unlike general spam, spear phishing is a highly personalized threat that can trick even the most careful individuals…
Introduction Let’s be real: email is awesome for business. It’s how we get things done! But here’s the kicker: it’s also where most of the bad guys try to sneak in. Think of your email as your business’s front door; if everyone knows how to spot a suspicious knock, you’re way safer. That’s why email…
Introduction Think of your email account as the master key to your entire online presence. It’s where your bank sends alerts, your social media accounts confirm changes, and your friends and family connect with you, and where you also receive work notifications. If someone else gets their hands on your email password, they’ve got access…
Introduction In today’s world, Gmail has become more than just that email service we normally go to for basic messaging. For many individuals and businesses, it is now a digital cornerstone. It is where we not only communicate with people but where we manage our finances, conduct businesses, and store our personal and business information….