How to stay safe on social media

How to stay safe on social media

Social media is a constant source of knowledge for cyber criminals, which is why managing it is key for protecting yourself and your organisation. There are many simple things you can do, like ensuring your accounts have the highest privacy settings, using complex and...
How to protect your identity from cybercriminals

How to protect your identity from cybercriminals

Identity theft is on the rise. With so much information available about everyone online, it’s become incredibly easy for someone to steal your identity. In fact, over a quarter of all social media users admit that they have created a fake account at least once, and...
The most impersonated brands in phishing emails

The most impersonated brands in phishing emails

Phishing attacks are consistently on the rise, with over 3.4 billion phishing emails delivered each day. Cyber criminals are becoming more and more sophisticated, not only using spear phishing tactics, but designing their emails so meticulously that it’s almost...
What is a data breach and how can you avoid one?

What is a data breach and how can you avoid one?

A “data breach” is now a term that is used in the cyber security industry to mean any one of a number of things. In its simplest term however, a data breach is a security violation, where sensitive or protected data is copied, transmitted, viewed, or stolen by someone...
The five types of credit card fraud and how to protect yourself

The five types of credit card fraud and how to protect yourself

Credit card fraud has been a threat to our security for almost as long as credit cards have been in production. The nature of using a tiny piece of plastic to carry out large monetary transactions has evolved from unique, to regular and mundane. In fact, it is now the...
Password Security: How to choose the safest password

Password Security: How to choose the safest password

One of the very first things we do when setting up a new device or logging into a new system is choosing a password. It’s like turning the key in your front door. It’s the first step to your private information, countless details hidden behind those – hopefully –...