In 2020 we cannot doubt the threat posed by phishing; we could spend so much time trying to size the risks for our organisations and society. I am not even sure I could give an accurate estimation of this risk. There is so much unknown. However, for many...
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By Martin Waleczek, DFN-CERT Having an online existence has never been more rewarding. Almost daily someone wins the million dollar jackpot of a lottery and wants to share it with you, you get links to the best prices at the local pharmacy or online...
By Roberto Cecchini (INFN – GARR) What is phishing? Phishing is one of the many social engineering techniques used to deceive users. It is a type of fraud used to obtain sensitive information from a person or a firm, such as passwords and credit...
How to recognise phishing? What should you do with phishing mails? And what if you have clicked on a malicious link? Read our tips and tricks below and become a cyber hero! Tip 1 Phishing emails often contain a link to an external website. Never simply...
By Francesco Ficarola, Università La Sapienza, Rome Warning: picture ahead showing animal in distress If you are reading this, then chances are that you have heard of Social Engineering (SE) at least once in your life. Perhaps, right now, you are...