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Ransomware remains a serious threat to enterprises, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and individuals alike. Last month, Clop ransomware has evolved to integrate a method that targets Windows 10 apps and various applications. Additionally, the latest reports by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) show that another ransomware called Maze has been targeting U.S. companies […]

With a new decade on the horizon, many digital threats and cybersecurity gaps that have plagued the previous one will persist and worsen. Additionally, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning being adopted across an ever-widening array of industries, hackers are also using them to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. In fact, many recent […]

Data security continues to be a hot button issue today. However, not many businesses, especially small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), realize its importance. In fact, recent findings suggest that only 15% of companies are adequately prepared for a cyberattack. Considering the proliferation of risks and threats, this shouldn’t be the case. Data breaches can result […]

Graphus® detects new types of attacks on nearly a daily basis. From using Microsoft Forms, or voicemail phishing attacks, to leveraging SSL to get past other security tools or drive-by download phishing attacks that contain malware, bad actors are constantly evolving their attack strategies and companies of all sizes are being targeted – just ask […]

According to the recently released Verizon 2019 DBIR report, Social Engineering and BEC Scams contributed to 370 incidents and 248 confirmed breaches. FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) said that losses from business email compromise (BEC) scams reached $1.2 billion in 2018, almost double the adjusted losses of $675 million in 2017. BEC or Business […]

The recently published report on email security by Gartner – Market Guide for Email Security, discussed Post Delivery Protection and M-SOAR. These capabilities help detect and remediate malicious emails that have passed all existing security controls to land in the Inbox. Since the end user may open these emails it is necessary to alert different […]

Resource Icons8 Yes, you read that right, do not trust the email from your boss. It could be an impersonator disguised as your boss trying to phish you. This phenomenon is called Business Email Compromise, or BEC Scam. It is a severe problem facing organizations of all sizes. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint […]

Email has become one of the most vital business communication tools. At the same time, with the evolution of cybercrime, it’s the same medium by which most security breaches occur. Sadly, most business owners remain complacent when it comes to securing their email applications. When was the last time you evaluated your email security? Most […]

Business email compromise (BEC) scams have been growing in prevalence and creativity over the past couple of years. Today, it is recognized as a major financial cyberthreat, impacting businesses across the globe. In January 2015, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the FBI released a public service announcement that warned of a sophisticated scam […]

Despite the obvious benefits of email, it has a major downside: weak cybersecurity. In fact, as a mission-critical application for organizations everywhere, email is frequently targeted by cybercriminals and fraudsters. The popularity of email has naturally made it central to illicit schemes like business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. In fact, the FBI reported that […]