QR Codes: A Security Threat

With the advent of the NHS Track and Trace app, now more than ever many of us are scanning QR codes. So, what do we need to watch out for, and how can you protect yourself from malicious versions of these mobile shortcuts? If it seems like QR codes have popped up everywhere these days, you’re right. Ever since they […]

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Have You Ever Received an Email from Your Own Email ID?

What is Email Spoofing? According to Forbes magazine, scammers send 3.1 billion domain spoofing emails every day. Moreover, to carry out these email scams, cyber criminals impersonate a company, an organisation, or a friend to trick users. The motive behind these scams is to convince users to divulge sensitive information, login credentials or financial information. This fraud strategy of creating a forged sender […]

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Cyber Security Firm’s Post-Lockdown Growth

CyberWhite, a cyber security firm based in Seaham, is bucking the trend by expanding its workforce following lockdown, at a time when other businesses are considering reducing staffing levels. The firm has remained busy throughout lockdown due to the increase in cybersecurity threats during the coronavirus crisis and businesses needing support to ensure their systems […]

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