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    2021-08-19 23:30:00

    How Phishing Got Social

    There’s a new attack vector in town: social media. Social is currently the fastest-growing type of phishing attack. Here’s what you need to know. We’ve covered phishing many times here on the Grant McGregor blog. We think it’s important to do so, because we all need to stay vigilant against the...

    2020-08-03 15:23:57

    What you need to know about the fastest-growing type of phishing attack today...

    There’s a new attack vector in town: social media. Social is currently the fastest-growing type of phishing attack. Here’s what you need to know. We’ve covered phishing many times here on the Grant McGregor blog. We think it’s important to do so, because we all need to stay vigilant against the...

    2020-03-30 10:04:27

    5 Security Tips When Working From Home

    Some of us have always had the flexibility of working from home whereas others have had it forced upon them due to current circumstances.

    2020-02-17 08:30:42

    What Can You Do about the New Phishing Threat?

    Phishing attacks are on the rise – again. And attackers are trying new ways of targeting your organisation and your staff. How can you stay one step ahead? One in every 99 emails is a phishing attack, according to the Avanan Global Phish report. Frighteningly, that same report found that one in...

    2019-08-12 13:18:26

    Attention: How You’re Being Researched by Cyber Criminals

    We might think we know about the perils of social media: distraction from real life, difficulty switching off, anxiety, FOMO (fear of missing out) and heightened stress. But this misses perhaps the most dangerous peril: the use of the information you share by cyber criminals who want to target you.

    2019-06-04 11:00:10

    From Spam to Phish – Cyber Crime on a Plate

    Email – love or hate it as a form of communication, it touches most of us everyday and shows no signs of going away. This is especially true in the workplace where it hasn’t yet been dislodged by the various messaging apps as the preferred medium to send information.

    2018-08-22 10:51:34

    Productivity apps for small businesses

    The app store abounds with apps of all kinds and picking the ones that are right for your business can be a challenge. In this article, we will run through some of the most popular apps to help small businesses improve their productivity.

    2018-03-12 14:59:51

    The Dangers of Over-Sharing Online

    We’ve all heard some horror stories: the divorce lawyers trawling your social media accounts, the gift for any would-be stalker that is your Facebook Timeline – but what happens when the dangers of oversharing online cross into the professional realm?

    2018-02-12 07:30:27

    Could Social Media Be Your Security Weak Spot?

    Social Media is so much a part of our lives these days, both personally and in business.

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