Catches of the Month Archive
Welcome to July’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. This month, we delve into the continued success of HMRC scams, look at why healthcare firms need to be …
Welcome to June’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at the criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. This month, we look at a scam in which victims are sent a cryptic email asking if they …
Welcome to May’s round-up of phishing scams. This month, we look at a scam imitating SharePoint that has bypassed Microsoft’s secure email gateway, and investigate the damaging effects of a data breach at a cryptocurrency platform. SharePoint users caught out …
With the UK edging towards the end of lockdown, we are all eager to make plans and get the most out of our renewed freedom. But before you rush off to buy festival or theatre tickets, you should check whether …
The Royal Mail is used in so many scams that it has a specific section on its website to help people detect and report fraudulent messages. That service has been especially busy recently after people received emails and texts supposedly …
Cyber criminals have had constant success with coronavirus-related phishing scams, but their most recent campaign is the most dangerous we’ve seen. There have been multiple reports of people receiving an email purportedly from the NHS, saying they can book an …
The start of 2021 is looking an awful lot like the end of 2020 – not least when it comes to cyber crime. Scammers are as active now as they ever have been, so it’s essential that you remain vigilant …
In a Christmas in which we’ll be relying on technology more than ever – whether for online shopping or staying in contact with loved ones – we must all be aware of cyber security threats. According to the UK government, …
As the UK heads back into lockdown, we expect to see a fresh wave of phishing attacks capitalising on the public’s fear and uncertainty. At the start of the pandemic, we discussed emerging phishing scams centred on the coronavirus. Fortunately, …
In our latest round-up of phishing scams, we look at how and why the rise in remote working has made us more susceptible to fraud. We also explain why you should be careful if you receive an email telling you …
