Cyber Attacks
Video conferencing phishing invitations and how they bypass trust
Calendar invitations sent through legitimate video platforms bypass email filters because they originate from trusted infrastructure providers.
social engineering
Everything RedTeam Log has reported about social engineering: 8 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.
Cyber Attacks
Callback Phishing Explained: How Voice Bypasses Email Filters
Attackers use voice calls to bypass email security controls, forcing victims to validate their identity through a trusted communication channel.
Cyber Attacks
Social Engineering Red Flags: Spotting Manipulation Before Data Loss
Attackers bypass technical controls by exploiting human psychology, making behavioural cues the only reliable defence against sophisticated deception.
Cyber Attacks
Phishing vs Spam: How to Tell the Difference and Stop Threats
Spam is unwanted noise that wastes time, whereas phishing is a targeted attempt to steal credentials, money, or sensitive data through deception.
Cyber Attacks
Deepfake Scams: Spotting the Hidden Signs Before It Is Too Late
The most dangerous deepfake attacks contain no visual glitches, relying instead on manipulated audio and urgent context to bypass your natural defences.
Cyber Attacks
Stop CEO Fraud: Practical Controls That Actually Block Impersonation
Email authentication alone fails against social engineering, so you must enforce out-of-band verification for any request involving money or sensitive data.
Cyber Attacks
How CEO Fraud Works: The Step-by-Step Mechanics of Executive Impersonation
Executive impersonation attacks bypass technical controls by exploiting human psychology and the natural asymmetry of organisational authority structures.
Cyber Attacks
Gift Card Scams: Spotting the Hidden Traps Before You Pay
Attackers exploit the irreversible nature of prepaid cards to bypass standard financial fraud protections and reverse charge mechanisms.