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Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
Breach Prevention

Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Written by Stephen Kho

You're telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
Malware

You're telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever

Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play
Malware

YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play

Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
Multi-factor authentication

What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique

Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Email Security

There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know

AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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