The Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Costly Phishing Attack Examples
The list of the top phishing attacks and BEC scams and what made them so successful Note: This article, which was originally published in 2019, has been updated to include…
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How to tell if an email is really from PayPal
With another PayPal email scam making the news, let’s talk about how to tell if the email is legitimate. Note: This article, which was originally published in 2018, has been…
Hackers Are Using LinkedIn to Tailor their Phishing Attacks Just for You
Beware of who you accept LinkedIn requests from. Note: This article, which was originally published in 2017, has been updated to include related news & media resources. Hackers have begun…
10 Types of Phishing Attacks and Phishing Scams
There’s more than just one type of phish. Knowing what to look for can help your organization from getting swallowed. Here are 10 different types of phishing.
Coronavirus Scams: Phishing Websites & Emails Target Unsuspecting Users
As COVID-19 fears grow, hundreds of Coronavirus-themed domains are being used to spread malware and steal information Amongst growing fears of this global pandemic, Coronavirus scams and malicious websites are…
What is Vishing? How to Recognize Voice Phishing Phone Calls in 2021
Nearly half of infosec professionals reported experiencing vishing or smishing in 2018 Vishing. Phishing. Smishing. These terms sound like something a child made up and then decided to make the…
Spear Phishing: How It Happens & Why You May Be at Risk
When phishing gets hyper-focused, it becomes more convincing. Learn how to spot a spear phishing attack before you “click here.” No matter what technology is available, deception is a critical…
What Is Smishing? Definition, Examples & Protection Tips
While SMS phishing text scams are nothing new, they’re a type of threat that’s gaining traction with cybercriminals. Proofpoint reports that 84% of organizations faced smishing attacks in 2019 alone……
Bitcoin Phishing: The n1ghtm4r3 Emails
The story of how a scumbag named n1ghtm4r3 polluted our inbox with Bitcoin Phishing emails. Let’s have a little fun today and talk about some Bitcoin phishing emails that have…
Re-Hashed: Phishing Email Examples — The Best & Worst
Here are the best and worst phishing examples and scams we’ve seen lately — send us some of the best and worst you’ve seen! Unfortunately phishing has become so prevalent…
5 Ways to Determine if a Website is Fake, Fraudulent, or a Scam – 2018
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