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How to Recognize a Phishing Email in 2022

We’ve all received those emails telling you that you’ve won a fortune, all you need to do is provide some personal information and pay a small fee. Of course, it’s an obvious scam, but studies have shown that most of us are overconfident in our ability to detect phishing scams.

Can’t Secure Your Network Without a Human Firewall

Attacks like the recent ransomware hack against Colonial Pipeline are on the rise. Colonial Pipeline carries gasoline, diesel, and natural gas from Texas to New Jersey. Hackers hijacked the company’s system and forced it to shut down, crippling critical infrastructure. This attack came in the midst of a rapidly escalating

Protecting Your Business: How to Identify a Phishing Email

Cybercrime is a growing concern for every business, regardless of size or industry. By now, we’ve all heard about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. While this was a targeted cyberattack, many similar attacks begin with a harmless-looking email. Phishing is a form of social engineering attack in which a criminal

Your Employees are the Key to Your Cybersecurity Efforts

It’s a common practice many employees make every day without even thinking about it – people open an email from an unknown sender, or click on a mysterious link, or print out sensitive customer data and leave it on the printer tray. While these seemingly innocuous actions are commonplace, they

How to Avoid Phishing Scams, PrimeEdge Technology

How to Avoid Phishing Scams

Email is an efficient means of communication, but can also pose a risk to your business. Phishing is the most common way hackers gain personal data, and it can be easily used to install malware on your network. To avoid becoming a victim of a phishing scam, every employee must