Clicking on links accounts for 99% of all of email attacks
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Sextortion Email Scam
Sextortion email scams have been around for quite some time and every now and then a new wave will target the inboxes of unsuspecting victims. This once again appears to be the case and we have noticed an increase in requests for advice on how to handle this.
Beware of the latest Phishing Scam that Targets Your Google Calendar
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin No matter where you go online, you can expect the scammers to be waiting to try and take advantage of you. Most of us are used to seeing scams pop up in our inboxes on a daily basis. By now you know the drill, if in […]
SIM Card Swap Scam
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest What is SIM Card Swap Scam? This isn’t a new type of fraud but up until recently it hasn’t been reported in Ireland. SIM Card Swap Scam is when criminals dupe a mobile service provider into assigning a mobile number to a new sim. The legitimate […]
Domain Registration Scam
IT.ie would like to advise our clients to be on the lookout for a new email scam that’s doing the rounds at the moment. If you receive an email from DNS Ireland, you should simply ignore or right click and block the sender. This is an example of the email that is typically received. We […]
Avoid Malicious Spam and have a Very Merry Christmas
Christmas is a particularly prevalent time for malicious spam messages. In addition to the regular email phishing, phones are also targeted through SMS Phising (smishing) and malicious links embedded in popular messaging apps. Another popular attack vector with cyber criminals is fake refund or shipment tracking sites that attempt to harvest credentials from unsuspecting members […]
Our Top Tips to Keep Your Data Safe
“It won’t happen to me”. Believe me, it probably will, so don’t be a target. We’re all at risk, no matter how vigilant we are, however the more vigilant you are the less likely you are to fall victim to a cyber-attack. The stakes are high, and you have a responsibility to protect your company’s […]
Latest Email Scams
Unfortunately the scammers aren’t going away and I think it’s fair to say that this is going to get worse before it gets better and that’s if it gets better at all. The fact is that despite the efforts of the many security companies to stay ahead of the cyber-criminals, it can be extremely difficult to stop […]
How to check if your Twitter Account has been hacked
How to Check if Your Twitter Account has been Hacked Have you ever wondered if your Twitter account has been hacked and who may have gained access to it? While a bit late to the party, after Google and Facebook, Twitter now lets you know any and all devices that have logged into your account. […]
HERMES 2.1 Ransomware Advisory
It has come to our attention via CSIRT-IE that there is current wave on Ransomware attacks taking place and urge everyone to be vigilant when in receipt of unsolicited emails. If you are unsure or suspicious as to the content of an email make sure you contact your IT department or IT Support Company. Opening […]
