Phishing, Spear-Phishing and Whaling – same same but different. Here’s how…

What is a whaling phishing attack

Gone are the days of the benign Nigerian prince sending poorly worded emails that promise recipients untold millions just ripe for the taking … or so we thought. Decades after swindling countless victims around the world, the Nigerian Prince variant of phishing emails continue to lure the unwary. In fact, the classic bait-and-hook scam still

Spear-Phishing Prevention: Five Steps to Thwart Online Scams

Phishing prevention strategies

Spear-phishing isn’t going anywhere, and the malicious practice can pose a real threat on an organisational level. IT professionals should employ a multifaceted approach to phishing prevention, with thought given to education, infrastructure and social media practices. Follow these five steps to give your enterprise the best chance to defend all attacks. Check the Integrity