100 channels and nothing on, except TV Licensing phishes
A recent bout of TV Licensing phishing emails promise British users a refund once they log in to a phony TV License website and provide payment details. Read on to see if you’ve been impacted.
5 safe ways to get back at spammers: a guide to wasting time
We take a look at some of the safe ways to waste a spammer’s time, whether by email or telephone.
A week in security (August 27 – September 2)
A round-up of the security news from August 27 – September 2, including ransomware, interesting talks during BlackHat, botnets, and the evils of JavaScript.
What’s in the spam mailbox this week?
We take a look at a few of the most notable spam emails in circulation over the last week, including a money muling scam, Apple phishes, and a sexploitation message featuring old, but real, passwords.
Five easy ways to recognize and dispose of malicious emails
What should you check for to determine if an email is spam or malicious? Here are five red flags to look for—and what to do with those malicious emails when you find them.
Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold
We take a look at a new Netflix phish in circulation, using the time-honored trick of claiming the recipient is about to lose access unless they hand over some personal information.
PayPal phish asks to verify transactions—don’t do it
We take a look at a batch of fake PayPal emails asking potential victims to visit a so-called resolution center to address unverified transactions.
A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
Learn what happened in the world of security during the week of November 13 – November 19.
Phishes, pseudophishes, and bad email
Everyone knows about phishing. But what about pseudophishing? When companies use poor design, no attribution, and broad requests for personal info, their legit emails look like a phish.
An Infosec Spring clean
Spring has indeed sprung, but it’s never too late to have a wander through your security settings and features. Unfortunately, we have so many accounts these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all, but this round-up may help you on your way.