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READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- November 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we unpack the many breaches that have recently occurred and how this can lead to an influx of persuasive scam emails! Our cybersecurity tips highlight Smishing, what it is and what to look out for so you don’t get caught out! SCAM ALERT With the recent hacks on […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- October 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight callback phishing scams, share the latest security breaches and explain how phishing attacks land in your inbox! SCAM ALERT Recruiters often use LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform, to reach out to potential candidates about job opportunities. Unfortunately, cybercriminals send fake job opportunities through LinkedIn. Currently, […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- September 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight callback phishing scams, share the latest security breaches and explain how phishing attacks land in your inbox! SCAM ALERT While making a phone call may seem harmless, you should always consider who’s on the other end of the line. Cybercriminals can use callback phishing scams to […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- August 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scam relating to WhatsApp, share the latest security breaches and provide our top cybersecurity tips for spotting a multi-vector attack. SCAM ALERT WhatsApp is an application that allows you to message and call your friends and family worldwide. However, due to a new scam, the next WhatsApp […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- July 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scams that often surround Amazon Prime Day, share the latest security breaches and provide our top cybersecurity tips for the month. SCAM ALERT Amazon Prime Day 2022 begins today, so you might expect some Amazon deliveries soon. But unfortunately, while you may use Prime Day for […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- June 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we share a spear-phishing scam, provide an update on recent breaches and offer some tips on email security. SCAM ALERT Last month, researchers at Fortinet observed a sophisticated phishing email sent to a Hungarian diplomat. In the email, cybercriminals disguised themselves using the first and last names of an […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- May 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights! In this edition we share a scam relating to Microsoft Teams, provide an update on a recent breach and elaborate on a password stealing technique know as ‘Password Spraying’. LATEST SCAM Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams are prevalent in many businesses, and the criminals know this. Current phishing scams appear […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- April 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we share two security breaches carried out by ‘The Lapsus$ Gang’, a scam relating to Emergency Data Requests (EDR) and tips on what to do if you find a USB stick in a public place. LATEST SCAM In the United States, law enforcement agencies must obtain a court-ordered warrant or […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- March 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight two extreme security breaches, a scam relating to the war in Ukraine and share some tips on staying safe from piggybacking (it’s not what you think). LATEST SCAM The recent war in Ukraine has gathered a lot of attention. Unfortunately, cybercriminals often take advantage of world events […]
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