Guard against Whaling with Microsoft 365 E5! Phishing activity comes in various shapes and sizes and companies need to have the right measures in place to guard against a variety of attacks under the phishing mantle including:- Of particular interest in this blog post is something known as a Whaling attack. What is a Whaling…
Making the Move: PSTN Switch-off Survival Please Note: Since the below post was published on the 20th May 2024, BT Group has subsequently announced on the 30th May 2024 it has delayed the PSTN Switch Off of all copper-based data and phone lines across the UK until January 2027, 13 months later than originally planned. …
Can You Spot a Deepfake? Deepfakes have taken the world by storm in recent years, with searches for the term emerging in early 2018. We’ve heard the term banded around a lot in the media, and the UK Government has even taken steps to improve the public’s knowledge surrounding deepfake videos. Understanding how deepfakes are…
Free Cyber Security Training! The NCSC has recently focused on engaging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, as well as the legal and accountancy sectors, shedding light on a crucial issue facing these organisations. In summary, the abundance of cybersecurity advice can overwhelm individuals, making it challenging to determine where to begin. Some organisations struggle…
Introducing “The Ultimate Guide to Phishing Prevention in 2024” No longer sporadic incidents but pervasive threats, phishing attacks present one of the most pressing cybersecurity risks right now — with 79 per cent of UK businesses facing a breach in 2023, and 59 per cent considering this attack vector the most disruptive. A lack of…
Using AI to fight Cybercrime! Senior members of Fusion IT visited the Imperial War Museum in Manchester last month, where they met with many fellow Sophos partners and shared the latest news and insights on Sophos MSP solutions at the Sophos MSP Get Together. As you probably, know Sophos MSP products are designed to protect…
Smishing Secrets Revealed: Staying Safe Over SMS In the modern digital age, communication happens at the tap of a finger. The threat of cybercrime lingers still, with malicious actors hell-bent on capturing your sensitive information like login credentials or personal details. One menace that has gained prominence in recent years is “smishing” – a deceptive…
The Business Email Compromise (BEC) Surge The incidence of business email fraud is on the rise, as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with over 21,000 complaints and adjusted losses exceeding a staggering $2.7 billion. Notably, Microsoft has detected a surge in the sophistication and tactics employed by threat actors who specialise in…
BETA to be safe than sorry! Protecting Yourself from Cybercriminals – The Dangers of Mobile Beta-Testing Applications In a world increasingly reliant on mobile technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting Users. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued a stark warning about a specific threat – Cybercriminals are targeting…
What’s your favourite Pizza? In two recent posts, 7 Social Engineering Red Flags to Watch For and Fancy a Phishing Trip?, we discussed what to look out for in an attempted Phishing attack and ways in which training Users can provide a human firewall against threats. It occurred to me when writing the two posts…