Social engineering is a type of attack where scammers take advantage of trust to steal personal information, money, or access. It’s alarmingly effective, and methods are only getting more sophisticated. To help you recognize these scams, we’ve compiled a list of the most common social engineering tactics.
While it’s easy to blame cyberattacks on sophisticated hacking, the truth is that many attackers rely on social engineering — a craft of deception designed to manipulate people into giving up sensitive information or access. The scary part? It’s not just high-tech companies that get targeted, it’s all of us.
This article examines the challenges of maintaining data security while fostering a connected and engaged workforce in a hybrid or remote work environment. It emphasizes the importance of secure communication platforms because for companies that have adopted hybrid work arrangements, communication platforms have become spaces where employees congregate to connect, making them prime targets for sophisticated digital attacks.
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications have become indispensable for daily operations. Yet, many overlook the growing risks tied to these tools, leaving their sensitive data exposed to cybercriminals.
Here’s why SMBs should pay attention to their SaaS security:
SaaS usage is growing rapidly
SMBs often rely on dozens of SaaS or web-based tools for performing day-to-day tasks.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) tools are revolutionizing the way small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate, offering unparalleled convenience and scalability. But behind this ease lies a growing risk: cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could threaten a business’s future.