Phishing detection: what not to do and how we help
Phishing attempts have been showing up a lot in the news lately and scammers are getting smarter. What can we do? What shouldn’t we do?
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This WannaCry Phishing Email is an Empty Threat
One of last year’s biggest threats is rearing its ugly head again in the form of a WannaCry phishing email scam. Early on June 21st, many people in the UK received an email informing them that the sender had infected their system with WannaCry. The senders threatened to encrypt all the recipient’s data if they …
Watch Out for GDPR Phishing Scams
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect starting today. Even if you don’t follow news related to data privacy, you’ve probably noticed that something’s going on. All month, organizations have been sending notifications of privacy policy updates and asking their subscribers to officially agree to continue receiving emails (including Plixer—look for that …
Unicode Domain Phishing Attacks: Can You Spot the Difference?
To detect a phishing scam, we typically examine hyperlinks for odd domains or subtle character changes (like a “1” in place of an “I”). But suppose a bad link looked completely normal, or perfectly mimicked one you often visit? The traditional detection methods no longer apply. This is possible with Unicode domain phishing attacks.
Navigating the Unique Challenges of Education Cybersecurity
How do you maintain an environment that is both open and secure? Many professionals who work in education cybersecurity have to answer this question, but it seems to be a catch-22. Typically, colleges and universities value a collaborative environment. At the same time, education is unlike nearly every other industry in the sheer volume of …
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Defending Your Network Against Social Engineering Attacks
The helpdesk’s phone rang. Someone needed help; they were new and didn’t understand how to get past the company portal, because they didn’t have a token code. “That’s fine,” said the helpdesk. “Just use ours.” And then 20,000 FBI records were released to the public.
Holiday Phishing Scams
With the holidays right around the corner, the conditions for phishing couldn’t be better. Order verification, delivery confirmation, emails that look and feel important but are actually hiding a sinister, Grinch-like objective… With holiday phishing scams in full effect, let’s take a look at how we can prepare ourselves this season and keep our information …