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Holiday retail cybersecurity: How to stay one step ahead of hackers

The holiday season brings a surge of shoppers and increased sales, making it one of the most lucrative times of the year for retailers. At the same time, this spike in activity also draws the attention of hackers looking to exploit busy stores and distracted staff. From digital heists to scams targeting both staff and… Continue reading Holiday retail cybersecurity: How to stay one step ahead of hackers

Protecting your store from holiday cyberthreats

The festive season is a critical time for retailers, but it’s also prime hunting season for cybercriminals. With more transactions and digital activity than ever distracting employees, the risk of scams, breaches, and online attacks skyrockets, threatening both businesses and customers. Here’s how store owners and retail managers can prepare for and fend off the… Continue reading Protecting your store from holiday cyberthreats

Don’t let cyberthreats ruin your holidays: A guide for retailers

For retailers, the holidays mean bustling stores and record-breaking sales. Unfortunately, it also means increased cyberthreats. Hackers and scammers ramp up their activity during the busiest time of the year, preying on distracted staff and eager shoppers. Here’s how store owners and retail managers can prepare for and fend off the most common holiday cyberthreats.… Continue reading Don’t let cyberthreats ruin your holidays: A guide for retailers

When cybercrime meets AI: A new era of faster, more sophisticated attacks

Welcome to a world where cybercriminals don’t just break in — they learn, adapt, and evolve using artificial intelligence (AI). This article unpacks how cyberattacks are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and harder to spot, thanks to the rise of AI, and how companies must rethink their defense strategies. We now face smarter threats that require… Continue reading When cybercrime meets AI: A new era of faster, more sophisticated attacks

Why AI is the new weapon of choice for cybercriminals

Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. With artificial intelligence (AI) entering the battlefield, cybercriminals are automating threats and customizing scams like never before. Discover how AI is transforming cybercrime, and how defenders can prepare for this escalating digital arms race. We now face smarter threats that require less effort to deploy In the past,… Continue reading Why AI is the new weapon of choice for cybercriminals

How cybercriminals are using smart AI tools to outsmart us

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape, empowering not only defenders but also cybercriminals. From personalized phishing scams to deepfake-powered deception, AI is giving cybercriminals a dangerous new edge. This article explores how cybercriminals are leveraging AI and what organizations can do to stay ahead. We now face smarter threats that require less… Continue reading How cybercriminals are using smart AI tools to outsmart us

Watch out: Cybercriminals can use your office devices to phish for information

Hackers have found a way to send phishing emails using regular office devices such as printers, bypassing security checks. Read this article to learn how this scheme works and the steps you can take to prevent an attack. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature was… Continue reading Watch out: Cybercriminals can use your office devices to phish for information

How to prevent hackers from using your office devices to send phishing emails

A new security flaw in Microsoft 365 enables hackers to exploit office devices and send fake emails that appear to be from within an organization. Let’s look at how this scam works and what you can do to keep your data protected. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s… Continue reading How to prevent hackers from using your office devices to send phishing emails

Office devices are becoming tools for scams: What you need to know

Cybercriminals are now using innocuous office devices such as printers and scanners to launch phishing attacks without needing to hack into your email account. Learn how to spot and stop this new trick to keep your workplace safe from phishing scams. How do hackers use office devices to send fake phishing emails? Microsoft 365’s Direct… Continue reading Office devices are becoming tools for scams: What you need to know

6 Cybersecurity challenges plaguing small businesses

While the media often focuses on cyberattacks against large corporations, small businesses are actually the most vulnerable and frequently targeted. But why have they become prime targets? Here’s a look at the challenges that make it harder for small businesses to keep up with growing cybersecurity demands. False security assumptions Small businesses often face a… Continue reading 6 Cybersecurity challenges plaguing small businesses