What to do if I clicked on a phishing email?

Feb 7, 2024 1:31:31 PM / by Angel Belford posted in phishing, cybersecurity

One of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks is phishing. Phishing is when criminals use fake emails to lure you into clicking on them and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device that can lead to a security compromise. 

If you have clicked on a phishing email, complete the steps below to reduce the damage. 

If this occurs when you are working in an office, notify the IT department immediately.  

 

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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Dec 1, 2023 9:48:47 AM / by Angel Belford posted in phishing, cybersecurity, travel, holiday

Now that holiday shopping is in full swing, below are a few online shopping trends with tips about how to stay safe online while buying gifts for everyone on your list.


Generally, experts seem to believe that the average American is going to spend less this year – though pandemic restrictions have largely lifted, we've entered a new season of economic uncertainty. This means every dollar is even more important, which is why we want to help you protect your hard-earned cash from the scammers and hackers that popup every year. It's like they don't care about the naughty list! 

Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season:

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When Cybercriminals Go Phishing Don’t Take the Bait

Sep 25, 2023 4:30:50 PM / by Angel Belford posted in phishing, cybersecurity

Phishing is when criminals use fake emails, social media posts, or direct messages with the goal of luring you to click on a bad link or download a malicious attachment. If you click on a phishing link or file, you can hand over your personal information to the cybercriminals. A phishing scheme can also install malware onto your device.

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Security Awareness Training Can Reduce The Risk Of A Data Breach

Feb 27, 2023 12:00:00 PM / by Angel Belford posted in Security, phishing, security awareness training

As a result of starting a security awareness training program any organization can strengthen security through end-user training in as little as three months. According to the KnowBe4 statistics below (Source 1):

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How to Reduce Common Phishing Attacks

Jan 5, 2023 12:00:00 PM / by Angel Belford posted in Security, phishing, smishing, vishing

One of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks is phishing. When cybercriminals distribute malicious content intended to deceive individuals into falling for a scam, it can take many different forms including email, phone, and text. An attacker can use one of these methods or a combination to trick a user to reveal personal information that can lead to a security compromise.

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