Identity Theft via Phishing — An online scam businesses need to be on the alert for
It’s the ‘silly’ season, and if you thought cybercriminals will be taking the holiday off – think again. Sadly, this time of the year, criminals of all kinds are upping their activities and tactics to exploit their victims at a time when many are just looking to unwind and relax. As business slows down, fewer staff members are tracking and monitoring ransomware attacks too. Cybercriminals anticipate for this lull in vigilance and make the most of it. Cybercrimes tactics are no longer just the obvious mass “spam” approach. According to a report from the South African Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), cybercriminals are making use of highly tailored and sophisticated social engineering tactics to success […]