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Cybersecurity, why a hotline number could be important?

Security Affairs

No less important, an emergency cybersecurity number would encourage the spread of digital education. About the author: Salvatore Lombardo Electronics engineer and Clusit member, for some time now, espousing the principle of conscious education, he has been writing for several online magazine on information security.

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GUEST ESSAY: Top 5 cyber exposures tied to the rising use of international remote workforces

The Last Watchdog

For example, suppose you have workers in the EU. For example, a program most of your employees use to send sensitive information may be unavailable in some countries. About the essayist: April Miller is a staff writer at ReHack Magazine. Here are five unique cybersecurity challenges you should know about.

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“Beyond the border scam”, pay attention to the instance of the new Nigerian fraud

Security Affairs

Here is an example of the new Nigerian scam to which I have given the name ” Beyond the border scam ” and which is carried out entirely online and via email. Education improves awareness” is his slogan. The 419 scam is based on deception and psychological manipulation, exploiting the greed, pity, or curiosity of victims.

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Phishing, the campaigns that are targeting Italy

Security Affairs

Update your Zimbra webmail A classic example of fake technical support for urgent Zimbra application updates. About the author: Salvatore Lombardo Electronics engineer and Clusit member, for some time now, espousing the principle of conscious education, he has been writing for several online magazine on information security.

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Profile Magazine Features Canon Solutions America President, Pete Kowalczuk

Info Source

At Canon Solutions America, I’ve made it a primary goal to foster the growth and advancement of our employees; being able to extend this practice outward and share with other like-minded leaders, promote education and development as a solid business practice for other organizations, is very gratifying to me.”

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GUEST ESSAY – Notable events in hacking history that helped transform cybersecurity assessment

The Last Watchdog

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. About the essayist: April Miller is a staff writer at ReHack Magazine.

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GUEST ESSAY: A full checklist on how to spot pharming attacks — and avoid becoming a victim

The Last Watchdog

For example, Amazon.com is depicted as Amaz0n.com, or something.gov.us Keep yourself updated with the latest Pharming techniques used by cybercriminals by following the cybersecurity blogs , magazines, and news portal. He likes to educate people about the latest technological threats. is copied as somethinggov.us.

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