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The proliferation of remote and hybrid work models has exacerbated vulnerabilities in cloud security, making email a prime target for cybercriminals. In 2023, email accounted for a staggering 46% of all threats intercepted by Trend Micro, underscoring the urgency of robust email security measures. Phishing attacks, a cornerstone of cybercrime, saw a dramatic increase in […]
QR codes, once a symbol of seamless connectivity, have become a breeding ground for a sophisticated cyber-attack known as QR code phishing, or “quishing.” The ubiquity of QR codes has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years. Solidifying this trend, a June 2021 survey of U.S. shoppers revealed that nearly half (45%) reported using a […]
Social engineering attacks are a cunning manipulation tactic that preys on human vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information or gain access to computer systems. Unlike brute-force hacking methods that target weaknesses in software, social engineering exploits our natural tendencies of trust, fear, and curiosity. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC), social engineering tactics […]