Reporting Phishing
Social Engineering attacks take many forms, but in the context of phishing, it is the practice of manipulating people to click a link or input…
Tag: Cyber Security
Checking SSL Certificates
An SSL certificate verifies that the site you are visiting has a secure connection to your browser. Between your computer and the web server, a…
Creating Strong Passwords
Passwords are used to protect our accounts and are an important part of cyber security. The longer and more complex your password is, the harder…
SMShing Information
SMShing or ‘smishing’ is a combination of Text Messages + Phishing. It is when criminals send malicious messages to your mobile phone. SMShing is a…
Making Safe Payments
You wouldn’t give a common criminal your bank details on the street, so why do the same online? Making purchases online is often a must,…
Setting A Secure Password
Setting a secure password ensures that unauthorised people are kept out of your systems and data. Previously, to create a secure password we had to…
Using A VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates a secure tunnel between you, the VPN server, and the website you want to visit. The VPN keeps your…
Antivirus and Endpoint Protection
Antivirus and Endpoint Protection will make sure that if you were to download something malicious, it will be safely quarantined. Installing antivirus software will ensure…
Analysing Links
Criminals may often ask you to visit a link as part of a social engineering attempt, such as phishing. This could be an attempt for…
Raising The Alarm
When criminals strike, it’s important to warn others so that damage is limited. Criminals may send emails to the organisation in order to get people…