Eavesdropping, or passive surveillance, is a clandestine method that involves intercepting and monitoring communications without the knowledge or consent of those involved. This silent threat can pose significant risks to businesses, particularly those with confidential data and mission-critical operations.
Whaling attacks, a sophisticated form of cybercrime, have become a significant cyber threat to businesses of all sizes. Targeting high-profile individuals within organisations, these attacks exploit the trust and authority of C-Level executives to deceive employees into performing fraudulent actions. Attackers can trick employees into transferring funds, disclosing sensitive information, or compromising critical systems by impersonating top executives.
In today’s digital age, mobile devices have become indispensable to our personal and professional lives. As businesses increasingly lean on mobile apps for customer engagement, internal operations, and data access, the risk of cyberattacks targeting these applications has also grown. One particularly insidious threat is using Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) as a vehicle for phishing attacks.
Phishing attacks have evolved significantly over the recent years, and using PWAs has added a new dimension to this threat. Cybercriminals can leverage the legitimacy and trust associated with PWAs to trick unsuspecting users into divulging sensitive information.
Social engineering, a form of cybercrime that manipulates people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, is a growing concern. Business coaches, due to their role as trusted advisors, are particularly vulnerable. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of social engineering, exploring how it targets business coaches, and providing actionable strategies for mitigation.
Imagine a con artist who tricks you into revealing your credit card details. That’s the essence of social engineering in cybersecurity. Attackers use psychological manipulation, persuasion, and even fear to target employees and gain access to confidential information or systems.